2010 Trend: Black

Looking Into The Future Week continues here on Up Your Alley.

Here’s a shocker: most gays like to wear black…all year round. If you’re one of those gays, fashion blogs seem to be indicating that 2010 is going to be the year for you. Even better if you pair your taste for black with leather (could it get any gayer?)

If you’re not into fashion trends, maybe fulfill your 2010: Black quota with one of these:

Even Taco Bell was smart enough to play to the trend. Who knew…will wonders never cease?

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