black-on-black
adjective
ˈblak-ˌȯn-ˈblak 
-ˌän-
: involving a Black person against another Black person
black-on-black crime
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At the center of the 42 mm black ceramic case lies a black-on-black camouflage dial with Yamamoto’s signature above 6 o’clock.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
The Rigid colorway has indigo denim panels throughout the upper, complemented by black-on-black elephant print.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The second reimagines the 1460 boot with a Metallica-exclusive black-on-black version.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
O’Leary, who is better known as Mr. Wonderful to the Shark Tank viewers out there, arrives at lunch in a glossy black-on-black paisley suit jacket, looking a bit lord of darkness himself, despite his tan.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Evening wear ranged from black-on-black suits à la John Wick to full-length backless gowns worthy of Marlene Dietrich and white Casablanca inspired tuxes.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 5 Nov. 2025
There were quite a few influences in the creation, both the hexagonal motifs, dripping gold beading, coral details, textural black-on-black looks, and maximalist tapestry that honor the queen bee.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Aesthetically, the Noire X has a black-on-black finish and detailing on the stitched headband and the new Gorilla Glass 3 finish of the earcups.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
The Rigid colorway has indigo denim panels throughout the upper, complemented by black-on-black elephant print.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The second reimagines the 1460 boot with a Metallica-exclusive black-on-black version.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
O’Leary, who is better known as Mr. Wonderful to the Shark Tank viewers out there, arrives at lunch in a glossy black-on-black paisley suit jacket, looking a bit lord of darkness himself, despite his tan.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Evening wear ranged from black-on-black suits à la John Wick to full-length backless gowns worthy of Marlene Dietrich and white Casablanca inspired tuxes.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 5 Nov. 2025
There were quite a few influences in the creation, both the hexagonal motifs, dripping gold beading, coral details, textural black-on-black looks, and maximalist tapestry that honor the queen bee.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Aesthetically, the Noire X has a black-on-black finish and detailing on the stitched headband and the new Gorilla Glass 3 finish of the earcups.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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