High contrast: a splash of silk or a shot of bold leather makes these black-and-white pieces anything but basic. Nine new fall classics to add an edge to your wardrobe - Style

Shape, Sept, 2003 by Violet Moon Gaynor

1. H&M plastic bangles ($3.50 each; hm.com)

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2. Movado denim watch ($895; movado.com)

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3. Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren button-neck sweater ($69; polo.com)

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4. D&G patent-leather sneaker ($200; at D&G South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, Calif., www.dolce Gabbana.it)

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5. Danier Leather skirt with color-block design ($148; danier.com)

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6. Chanel tweed "Heavy Metal" bag ($1,150; at select Chanel boutiques)

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7. MaxMara felt hat ($180; 866-MAXMARA)

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8. Alvin Valley Victorian-inspired jacket with silk lining ($690; at Chloe Lane, Park City, Utah, 435-645-9888)

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9. GapBody boy-cut shorts ($14.50; gapbody.com)

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