Definitely black, but not so basic

I find it amazing that I often don't have the "basics" that most people would consider critical to one's wardrobe. Until recently I didn't have basic black pumps. These beauties are a little different as they're slingback platforms, but I just couldn't resist snagging them from Bergdorf Goodman. They are by Christian Louboutin and the style name is the Cathay.