Navy aside, the most common colour in a man’s wardrobe is surely black. Yes black is a safe option, but therein lies its beauty. Black can be whatever its wearer wants it to be, whether that’s cool and aloof or high impact and low effort. Though black will go with everything and feel appropriate for practically any item of clothing imaginable, there’s nothing quite like the timeless pairing of black and white (there’s a reason it’s been the standard bearer for black tie all these years). From formal ways to wear this classic combo to off-duty outfits, we break down how to master monochrome this season.
