There are plenty of reasons why black and other darker neutrals seem to be what the—for lack of a better word—cool crowd often gravitate towards. From discerning art gallerists to creative directors, wearing clothes in the darker end of the colour spectrum leaves more time and energy for creative pursuits. It’s less distracting to oneself and others—the works, actions, and words become more of a focus.

Wearing black isn’t lazy; it takes skill to formulate an effortless and stylish all-black outfit. Oddly enough, styling matters even more when clothes are restricted to a certain palette of colours. The fit, cut and silhouette are paramount in ensuring that a look is well put together.

Dior Men offers its take on a timeless series of clothes meant to be easily interchangeable with one another. The Back in Town capsule collection is rooted in practicality and elegance, qualities that are becoming increasingly important to a Dior man’s wardrobe. The overall look is refined with a mix of casual separates, such as polos, and T-shirts embroidered with the iconic 30 Montaigne address, as well as blazers and jackets subtly decorated with the Dior Oblique.

The bags and accessories in the Back in Town capsule collection are expressed along the same lines as the ready-to-wear. Black populate minimalist leather backpacks, briefcases and pouches that are all simply branded with the CD Icon, while footwear is designed to be more relaxed, with playful gestures of navy and grey. Like how an all-black look should be styled, the capsule’s Dior Combat ankle boots and derby are crafted from polished calfskin that frame panels of Dior Oblique jacquards. Texture and pattern juxtapose each other in a single piece for subtle statements of impact. They’re also fitted with technical zip closures, and together with the hybrid outsole, perfectly capture the combination of function and elegance embodied by the capsule collection.

What’s really back in town? Perhaps it is the timeless sense of elegance that ought to be the very foundation of personal style—and here’s the right place to start.