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Trend Report: Back in Black in 2017

Black is back and in style...

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February 8, 2017 · 1 min read

Maybe it never really went away but, this season, black is no longer just the color de rigueur for evening wear—it’s turning up in everything from shirting to briefcases, with new textures and embossing that make it, once again, the default neutral for sophisticated urban dressing.

1. Gucci Snake embossed leather soft tote, $2,190. Available at Gucci boutiques nationwide — 1. Gucci
Snake embossed leather soft tote, $2,190. Available at Gucci boutiques nationwide

2. Louis Vuitton Ballroom Richelieu, $900. Available at select Louis Vuitton boutiques — 2. Louis Vuitton
Ballroom Richelieu, $900. Available at select Louis Vuitton boutiques

3. Alexander McQueen Paisley jogging trousers. $825.Available at select Alexander McQueen boutiques — 3. Alexander McQueen
Paisley jogging trousers. $825.Available at select Alexander McQueen boutiques

4. Dior Homme Black brushed calfskin boot, $1,600. Available at select Dior Homme boutiques — 4. Dior Homme
Black brushed calfskin boot, $1,600. Available at select Dior Homme boutiques

5. Alexander McQueen Button-down shirt, price upon request. Available at select Alexander McQueen boutiques — 5. Alexander McQueen
Button-down shirt, price upon request. Available at select Alexander McQueen boutiques

6. Louis Vuitton Monogram illusion briefcase, price upon request. Available at select Louis Vuitton boutiques — 6. Louis Vuitton
Monogram illusion briefcase, price upon request. Available at select Louis Vuitton boutiques

7. Hermes Nubuck python boot,$1,450. Available at Hermès stores nationwide — 7. Hermes
Nubuck python boot,$1,450. Available at Hermès stores nationwide

8. Ralph Lauren Black Boston alligator bag, $25,000. Available at select Ralph Lauren boutiques — 8. Ralph Lauren
Black Boston alligator bag, $25,000. Available at select Ralph Lauren boutiques

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