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PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

Last updated on: June 13, 2013 18:07 IST
Megan Gale in David Jones

Beyonce, Kareena and other divas show you how to pull off one of 2013's biggest trends.

The classic combination of black and white will never go out of style, but this year it's more popular than ever. Whether it's a sari you're wearing or a tee-shirt, if it's monochrome, you've got it right.

In the following pages we bring you some novel ways to get in on the fad -- take your cue from these celebs!

We start off with Aussie supermodel Megan Gale, whose David Jones number combines both the cutaway trend and monochrome for maximum impact on the red carpet.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Deepika Padukone in Sabyasachi

Deepika Padukone shows how a sari can be super-sexy and in touch with international fashion statements courtesy this stunning Sabyasachi creation.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Nicole Richie in Roberto Cavalli

Erstwhile reality star Nicole Richie cements her fashionista status yet again wearing a plunging Roberto Cavalli gown.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Beyonce in Osman

Beyonce certainly turned heads at this year's Grammys when she ditched evening gowns in favour of this cutting-edge checkerboard jumpsuit by Osman.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Zoe Saldana in Alexis Mabille

One of the most talked-about Oscar designs of 2013 was this gorgeous strapless beauty complete with train, seen on Zoe Saldana. It's from a line by French couturier Alexis Mabille.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Helen Lindes in Triumph's 'Shape Sensation'

Spanish supermodel Helen Lindes made quite a monochrome impression at the launch of Triumph lingerie's shapewear line in Madrid last month.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Kelly Rowland in Donna Karan

Singer Kelly Rowland ensured all eyes were on her when she attended the 2013 Oscars in this empire-waisted Donna Karan outfit.

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Kareena Kapoor in Kallol Datta

Kareena Kapoor got out of her glam comfort zone to strut the ramp in this edgy Kallol Datta ensemble at Lakme Fashion Week last year -- and it certainly paid off.

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Jessica Miller in Dolce & Gabbana

It's always a gamble when you mix casual and formal separates, but American catwalk queen Jessica Miller pulled it off with this tuxedo shirt and sparkling sequinned skirt by Dolce & Gabbana.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Gwen Stefani in Maison Martin Margiela

Her Maison Martin Margiela creation is little more than a giant knot and maxi skirt, but Gwen Stefani manages to make it look trendy nevertheless.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Kristen Stewart in Louis Vuitton

She's been voted World's Best-Dressed Woman two years in a row and is always on-trend, so working a Louis Vuitton monochrome playsuit is hardly a big deal to Kristen Stewart.

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Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence sported the classic combo on a simple but striking Dior creation at Cannes last month; sometimes less really is more.

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Salma Hayek in Alexander MCQueen

Sometimes all you need to create a monochrome vibe is the right accessories. Salma Hayek jazzed up this white Alexander McQueen dress with a black belt, clutch and peep-toe pumps.

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Zarine Khan in Zara

Zarine Khan gave high-fashion a miss in favour of high street at a do not too long ago -- and we must say, this Zara jumpsuit was the right choice.

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Kylie Minogue in Moschino

Petite songstress Kylie Minogue made for quite a pretty picture in a strapless Moschino gown at this year's Met Gala.

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Christina Ricci in Marc Jacobs

We're not fans of those witchy mules on her feet, but the rest of actress Christina Ricci's Marc Jacobs ensemble is too funky for words.

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Kerry Washington in Wes Gordon

This halterneck Wes Gordon design, spotted two months ago on Kerry Washington, is nothing if not becoming.

PICS: Super-hot stars rock the black and white look!

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Emma Watson in Chanel

And finally we come to Harry Potter actress Emma Watson, who cut a slim figure in this Chanel stunner on the red carpet in Cannes last month.