The fleece never really went away, it just spent a decade or so being worn by the wrong people in the wrong places. Black specifically is where it makes the most sense for a wardrobe that takes itself at least slightly seriously. It reads darker and more considered than grey, it sits properly under a heavier outer layer, and it keeps its composure when you wear it without anything over it at all. We have been paying close attention to weight and collar construction because those two things determine whether a fleece looks like kit or looks like a choice. A half zip carries itself differently to a full zip. A more structured collar keeps things looking organised when the rest of the outfit is doing casual work. The ones we have picked here are not trying to be anything other than what they are. They are just very good at it, which is all we ever ask.