2010-01-27│Wrapping up the first day of Milan Fashion Week, it looks like the color black is here to stay. The latest from Costume National Homme seems to find solace in the gloomy color. Seeking to undercut the seriousness of all suiting, the label turns to semi-relaxed silhouettes, drawstring trousers and knit components. The results include a playful execution of knit hybrids, but ultimately the range’s subtle details tend to be hindered by the absence of color, which would have eased the severity of this season’s blackout effect.