From black tie events to Zuma‘s famous blackened cod, all the best things in life come in black. Here are a few of our favourite accessories in nature’s darkest shade:

The wanderer

Emirati fashion label House of Nomad, has made quite a splash since launching earlier this year. This hoodie is one of its best-selling pieces. Details: AED 699. Visit house-of-nomad.com

The must-have man bag

Handheld briefcases are all the rage at the moment, and if you want be noticed, opt for this one from fashion house Saint Laurent. Details: AED 13,350. Visit ysl.com

Hear today

While not the cheapest set of headphones you’ll ever buy, the Oppo PM-1 ensures its audio quality is second to none thanks to the development of planar magnetic drivers to produce its super-pure sound. Details: AED 6,700. Visit oppodigital.com

Razor sharp

Despite the ease and safety of a Gillette razor, there are few things more manly than a slick looking Bison x Max Sprecher cut-throat blade. Couple it with this tailor-made case and you’ll be the envy of, well, everyone. Details: AED 900. Visit bisonmade.com

No grey area

Backgammon is a thinking man’s game. But if you’re planning on buying a set, this exquisit one from Asprey is a no-brainer. Details: AED 12,780. Visit asprey.com

Above deck

The revamped Aquatimer collection from IWC has been one of this year’s stand-out horological collections. Especially in black. Details: AED 28,000. Visit iwc.com

Bombs away

Slick, light and durable are the three calling cards of lux-luggage brand Tumi. And that’s before we mention that its Tegra range of bags are made from the same bomb-proof material the US military uses on their tanks. Details: AED 4,265. Visit tumi.com

Best in show

The custom-built timepiece display and winding cabinets from Buben-Zorweg are a thing of beauty. After all, what is the point on splashing out on a collection of timepieces, if you have nowhere to show them off? Details: price on request. Visit buben-zorweg.com