Men's Black Blazers

Men's black blazers from Hackett London are the sharpest jackets in the tailored wardrobe: clean, dark and precise, made for evenings, gallery openings and the occasions when navy feels too familiar.

Black done well

Black is the hardest colour to get right in tailoring, because it shows every flaw in the cut. Since Hackett London opened on King's Road in 1983, the house has kept black for its cleanest shapes. Our men's black blazers use a slim, single-breasted front with notch or peaked lapels and minimal detail, so the line does all the work.

Depth of colour separates a good black from a flat one. A fine worsted at around 260 to 280 g/m² holds a rich, inky black, while a wool-mohair blend adds a faint sheen under evening light. Men's black blazers in a matt hopsack read more relaxed and suit daytime with grey or white.

Built to last

A black jacket is an investment piece, so construction matters. A floating canvas jacket will outlast a fused construction by a decade under normal wear, because the chest moves with the body instead of stiffening and bubbling. That is the standard our men's black blazers are built to, with a half-canvas chest at minimum. The full range of cuts and colours sits in men's blazers.

How to wear men's black blazers

Men's black blazers look best in sharp contrast or in tonal, all-dark outfits. Two ways to wear one:

Black blazer over a white T-shirt, charcoal trousers and white leather trainers: a Thursday private view in Shoreditch, then dinner nearby.
Black blazer over a white poplin shirt and slim black silk tie, charcoal worsted trousers and black Oxford shoes: an evening at the Royal Opera House.

Check the colour in daylight. A good black stays deep and even from collar to hem, without the greenish or brownish cast that cheaper dyes show.

What colour trousers go with men's black blazers?

Charcoal, mid-grey and black trousers go best with men's black blazers, along with white for summer. Grey gives a sharper contrast than black on black. Avoid navy and brown, which can look mismatched next to black.

Can you wear a black blazer during the day?

A black blazer works in the daytime when dressed down with a T-shirt, knitwear or an open-collar shirt. Matt cloths such as hopsack suit daytime better than shiny worsteds. Keep accessories simple.

Is a black blazer suitable for a funeral?

A black blazer is appropriate for a funeral when worn with a white shirt, dark tie and dark trousers. Choose a plain, matt cloth without visible pattern. Polished black shoes complete the look.