Black Clothing for Men

Why build a wardrobe around black

Black is the easiest colour to combine. A black t-shirt works under a blazer, a black hoodie works with chinos, and a black shirt works for dinner and the office. When most of your basics share one colour, getting dressed takes less thought and every piece goes with every other piece.

The catch is quality. Cheap black garments fade to grey after a few washes. That is why the Blankdays label uses dense fabrics and pre-washed materials that hold their colour and shape over time.

What you'll find in this collection

• T-shirts: THE T-SHIRT BLACK in 180 gsm GOTS-certified cotton with a regular fit, and THE TENCEL T-SHIRT BLACK in a heavier 240 gsm blend of Tencel™ and long-staple cotton. See all t-shirts.
• Shirts: THE SHIRT BLACK in 100% Tencel™ with a curved hem that works tucked in or out, and a black linen shirt for warm days. See all shirts.
• Sweatshirts and hoodies: THE SWEATSHIRT BLACK, THE HOODIE BLACK and THE ZIP HOODIE BLACK, all in 390 gsm organic cotton, brushed on the inside. See all sweatshirts, our black hoodies and zip hoodies.
• Bottoms: THE SWEATPANTS BLACK, THE SWEAT SHORTS BLACK, black linen trousers and linen shorts.
• Underwear and accessories: boxer shorts, cotton socks, merino socks and a black cap.

Details that make the difference

The side seams on Blankdays t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies are shifted forward. This gives a cleaner silhouette without making the fit tighter. Hoodies have a double-layer hood, reinforced chain stitching over the shoulders and ribbed cuffs in 100% cotton. The zip hoodie uses a YKK metal zipper.

How to style black clothing

Go all black for a sharp, minimalist look: a black t-shirt, shirt or hoodie with black trousers. Or use black as the base and add one neutral, such as beige chinos or a white t-shirt under a black zip hoodie. Mixing textures, like cotton with Tencel™, keeps an all-black outfit from looking flat.

From other brands

Alongside the Blankdays label, you will also find black pieces from Universal Works and Rhea, such as a wool fleece waistcoat, a twill military chino and a V-neck in wool and cashmere.

How to keep black clothes black

Wash inside out at 30–40°C with a detergent for dark colours. Skip the tumble dryer and hang to dry. Wash black garments together to avoid lint from lighter colours. Prefer lighter colours? See our white clothing or the wardrobe essentials.

About Blankdays

Blankdays is a Swedish menswear label founded in 2018 by Johan Lundell. The idea is simple: fewer, better basics that you wear on repeat for years, not for a season. Every Blankdays piece is designed in Sweden and made in Portugal or Sweden, in materials chosen for how they age. This collection gathers the label's black pieces in one place, so you can build a complete outfit in one colour.