Black is considered one of the most powerful colours in the world. It has been associated with many different things like rebellion or authority, mourning or celebration, casualness or exclusivity. Black is dramatic, sophisticated and mysterious. From exclusive black-tie events, the famous “little black dress” and full black suits to everyday clothing, the colour black has been with us through many ages and events.
Before synthetic dye, black was worn by monks or Europe’s wealthiest royalty. It was hard to produce black clothing using only nature’s sources, and that made black clothing more exclusive than ever. Now black is available for everyone in many forms, textures and fabrics, and it is the most popular choice of colour for clothing.
So why do we still feel like black is something exclusive?
While for some the colour black means something restrictive, conservative and monotonous, many fashion lovers have found that expressing the beauty of black is possible through different shapes and fabrics. Colourful clothing speaks for itself, but the best way to appreciate the true feeling of a garment, as well as its shape, architecture and texture, is to have it in black.
For the past few years, we have seen the popularity of the already famous colour grow even more. From Alaïa to Valentino, many brands have been playing with the mystery of black by choosing black head-to-toe looks or even whole collections. This means that those who haven’t had the chance to appreciate the magic of black can now dive into the world of shapes, silhouettes and fashion architecture.
Studio MX has had a true love for the colour black for many years. Only recently has our brand started to experiment with different colours, but our love for black remains the same! Our signature Portree blouses are a good example of how the architecture of clothing can express itself through black. Other garments like our Calla dresses, the black maxi dress, the “all loved” satin skirt and many more would be unimaginable without their black versions. We love to combine different textures of black to fully show the potential of this colour!
Black is like a blank page. But not in a beige or bland way. Black is an expression. Black is a way to show the rebellion of rock stars or punks, but, ironically, it is also the most formal colour in the world. Black feels infinite. It’s like a base on which everyone can build their feelings, individuality and uniqueness. There are no limits when it comes to black.
Black is a classic. People have loved it for many years and it will hold its role in fashion for many more. We truly hope that the love and positive associations with the colour black will only grow!
