Introducing Jet Black: Our Deepest, Most Refined Black Yet
Black suits carry a weight of history: the tuxedo, the dinner jacket, the Monday-morning business uniform. In menswear circles, black is often framed as too sharp for the daytime, too severe for the office, or too predictable for occasion-wear. But when handled with the right cloth, cut, and craft, black can become something far more deliberate. With CH0999, our new Super 120’s Australian wool, we set out to rethink how black should look and feel today.
The Black Suit Re-imagined
CH0999 is built on three core principles: depth, structure, and continuity. The fabric is woven in a refined twill, giving it a stability that supports clean lines without feeling rigid. It is dyed twice—an uncommon process that ensures the black remains consistent across panels, seams, and silhouettes. The result is a tone that is not flat or muted but rich, even, and quietly confident. This is the foundation of our Jet Black collection.
Precision and Presence: Jet Black in Formal Tailoring
Within our formal suiting, Jet Black shows its full capability. Jackets hold their shape through the shoulder and chest; lapels sit with precision; trousers fall clean from hip to hem. Whether cut as a two-piece, a three-piece, or paired with a dinner jacket, the cloth brings clarity and purpose to the silhouette. A black suit made from CH0999 is neither overly glossy nor heavy—it simply looks right, from the first wear to the last fitting of the evening.
Versatility in Motion: Jet Black for Every Occasion
But the fabric’s real value lies in how naturally it transitions beyond ceremony. Black should be wearable, not restricted to events. With CH0999, our pleated trousers, smart blazers, and everyday tailoring pieces offer that flexibility. A pair of Jet Black pleated trousers works as easily with a tailored shirt as it does with a fine knit. The Jet Black blazer, worn as a separate, adds quiet polish to denim, chinos, or a crisp white tee. It’s tailoring designed to move between work, dinner, travel, and weekends without losing its sense of refinement.
For customers building a wardrobe around longevity, this versatility matters. The pieces within the Jet Black collection are designed to stand alone or work as a system. A dinner jacket can become a statement piece for special occasions; the matching trousers can be worked into weekly rotation. The full suit can be worn as intended—or split, depending on the pace of the day.
Craft and Legacy: The Art of Jet Black Tailoring
Craft sits at the heart of it all. For over 80 years, we’ve shaped suits here in Aotearoa, refining patterns, canvasses, and finishes that complement the fabrics we use. Jet Black reflects that experience. We selected the cloth for how it performs under the tailor’s hand, how it responds in wear, and how it holds its form over time.
Black has long been misunderstood in menswear. With CH0999, it becomes modern again—sharp where it needs to be, adaptable where life demands it, and grounded in the quiet confidence of good tailoring.
