Anna Wintour, former editor in chief of Vogue, once said she would “never ever wear head-to-toe black”. It’s not a sentiment shared by most Melburnians who, while still generally considering themselves fashionable, will opt to wear black all year round – and even more (if possible) during winter.
As reflected in media coverage over the years, Melbourne has built somewhat of a reputation for its love of black clothing. Why is this?