Written by Menswear Style in Essentials on the 29th October 2014

How many black fashion and accessories do you own? It’s the colour Steve Jobs wore every day for work, the colour that will make you melt on a hot day, the colour which is seen as the better half of the monochrome trend, the go-to colour to match with just about anything, and the dress code colour for black tie events. It’s a colour that is always in style, which is why “the new black” is often quoted for new season trending colours. With this in mind we’ve picked out our favourite men’s fashion essentials of the season in this shade.

Scabal Ceremony Outfit 

Party season will be in full flow before we know it, so why not get ahead and get yourself fitted into a sharp Made-to-Measure black tuxedo from this Savile Row tailor. It’ll set you back £1450 but that’s not bad for MTM tailoring from this rather exclusive London street.

Nike Free Run 2 Sneakers 

A true stylish treat for the feet, for £80 stay on your toes whatever the situation with these Nike Crosstown Running range trainers from JD Sports. Crafted with a lightweight black breathable mesh upper that provides the wearer with a barefoot feel which helps to strengthen the foot by working the muscles and tendons.

South Lane AVANT Watch 

This £200 watch launching November 10th is a Scandinavian men’s accessories brand with a focus on creating minimalist designs that stand out. Inspiration for the watches, a radical shift from the brand’s street-savvy earlier designs, developed after relocating to East London in early 2013. Founder/Designer Filip Bjernebo was immediately drawn to the Shoreditch’s area’s bustling, raw energy.

Palladium Pampa Hi Zip Boots 

The Pampa Hi Zip Ma-1 model for just £60 is the result of a cool collaboration which Launched this year. The boot brand Palladium and military outerwear manufacturer Alpha Industries launched a collaborative capsule inspired by a shared heritage in the military and in aviation. This boot also maintains signature Palladium style elements, including: a rubber toecap and one piece molded rubber outsole that lend to durability and a rugged aesthetic.

UNIQLO Ultra Light Down Jacket 

The party trick with this surprisingly warm down jacket is the fact that it easily packs away into a small pouch enabling you to carry it where-ever you go. This £59.90 jacket will offer you the warmth of down, but without the bulkiness often associated with down outerwear.

Henry Quilted Jacket 

A highlight this winter is the heritage-inspired quilted jacket. Practical and versatile, the black quilt is a classic piece which returns, redefined, for the new season. Warm enough to withstand the cold weather, yet still light enough to be worn well into the spring months, this lightweight design or £99 sits stylishly over a suit or casual jacket when it's time to layer up.

Lacoste Polo Shirt 

Everyone loves a polo shirt. It's one of those items that pretty much every guy owns, and Lacoste is the king of this iconic garment. For just £75, this understated black polo brings cool to true laid-back style.

You've probably heard "is the new black" being quoted when something is on trend and cool. With this in mind we pick out 6 of our favourite black fashion products for AW14.