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Sophie Edwards

Olivia Dean's Grammys Dress Unlocks The 2026 Formula For Decorating With Black and White – It's Classic, But Never Boring

Olivia dean on a black background.

Last night, Olivia Dean was crowned Best New Artist at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, provoking widespread praise not only for her musical talents but also for her sartorial elegance on the red carpet. Her stunning black and white Chanel gown has appeared on nearly every 'Best Dressed' list from the event. But what does this mean for interior design?

The must-know interior design trends of 2026 have all pointed us away from stark minimalism, towards richer, more textural, more colorful spaces. Fashion has largely followed this bent, rejecting the beige palette of the early 2020s. However, as design and fashion have turned from neutrals, one neutral-adjacent combination has only grown in popularity: black and white.

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