# Monochromatic Chic i-rEguLar and REguLar by Babara I Gongini By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-12-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-white-fashion-not-monochromatic References: [coolhunting](http://coolhunting.com/) & [barbaraigongini.dk](http://www.barbaraigongini.dk/collection.html) Based in Denmark, super-inspired Babara I Gongini’s fashion consists of what appears to be a pretty basic but functional clothing line. Even though the designs are very pared down and essentially [basic in their austerity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein), her [black wedding dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture) speaks to a style that is so simple, it is able to retain a wonderful style. The knits are a throw back to old traditions of the Faro islands, while the [eco-friendly jersey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-cashmere-cardigan) leans towards everyday inspiration. Black and white makes for a fool proof wardrobe. All it needs is a blast of color, bold jewelry, great shoes and a bag, and you are the best dressed in the room! The i-rEguLar line covers various themes, while the REguLar offers a more basic version of the clothing designs. Look for more from Barbara, whose future projects hope to encompass an expansion into shoes, bags and jewelry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create stylish and functional clothing lines with a minimalist color palette. - **Traditional Knits:** Potential for a revival of knits inspired by old traditions, offering a sense of nostalgia in modern designs. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Growing market for sustainable jersey fabrics that provide everyday inspiration for environmentally conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create unique clothing lines that focus on monochromatic styles and eco-friendly materials. - **Jewelry and Accessories:** Potential for expansion into the jewelry and accessories industry with stylish shoes, bags, and bold jewelry to complement monochromatic fashion. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to incorporate traditional knit techniques into modern designs, catering to the demand for unique and nostalgic clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Stealthy Modern Monochromatic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Vibrant Collaborative Geometric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roksanda-1.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Chic Monochrome Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-coworking-space.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [All-White Interior Artful Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-canvas-1.md)