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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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