Bianconero — The Creation
Diane de Poitiers would have loved it, who knows?
Bianconero. Black and white in Italian — two words melted into one, as if these two colors could not exist without each other.
And that's exactly what Bianconero says: white needs black to exist, and black needs white to breathe.
Bianconero is a piece of absolute contrast.
No nuance, no gradient, no compromise — black and white, and nothing else.
It is this chromatic radicalism that gives the piece its strength and timelessness.
The pattern is a zigzag chevron.
Horizontal bands of black zigzags interlock on the openwork white background with remarkable regularity and precision.
Each chevron is identical to the previous one — same amplitude, same angle, same thickness.
It's an ancestral pattern, found in Native American weaving, Berber rugs, Scandinavian embroidery — a pattern that crosses cultures and centuries because it says something universal about rhythm and repetition.
The white geometric openwork stitch is the base of Bianconero.
Light, transparent, it lets light through generously — the piece is ample yet airy, voluminous yet light.
The spaces between the stitches create a subtle play of transparency that reveals the background and enriches the composition.
The flared 3/4 sleeves are the romantic decision of Bianconero.
They widen from the elbow to the wrist with a fluid and graceful amplitude — with each movement, they create volume and motion.
The white scalloped edges at the bottom of the sleeves and at the bottom of the poncho close the composition with the precision of a lacemaker — each scallop is carefully placed, creating a wavy line that echoes the zigzags of the main pattern.
Shall I give you some ideas on how to wear it?
Over black slim jeans — the black of the jeans resonates with the black chevrons, the piece becomes continuous with the bottom.
This is the most graphic, most assertive look.
Over black tailored trousers — Bianconero becomes a sophisticated office piece. The black and white, the chevrons on the dark background — this is the most editorial, most Parisian look.
Over white slim jeans — the white of the jeans amplifies the white background of the piece, the black chevrons take center stage.
This is the brightest, most summery look.
Over a black midi skirt — Bianconero becomes an evening piece. The flared sleeves create movement, the white scallops shine against the black.
This is the most romantic, most unexpected look.
Entirely hand-crocheted in my French workshop.
Exclusive Cachalabibi creation — Unique piece, only one in the world.