I am not the big fan in black. You can still have lots of choices for a durable collor other than black. Pls see my bags collection for your reference.
BV: Classic dark brown color. LV: monogram and EPI in perple Miu Miu: Perple YSL : cream (This one is an evening clutch, very easy to take care of :)) Prada : Gold Balanciaga:Moto bag in Baby blue/ Hobo in camel color Chloe : Paddington Tan color Gucci: Brown GG fabric with orange leather Fendi : Big F logo fabric with dark brown leather
BTW. I think I have a little bit addicted in brown :P