Black windows are not a fad but do not work on every house. Usually they are ordered in black ideally metal. Show a picture of your house and a close up of the windows then you might get some real help.
I don't think it's a fad but keep in mind when painting windows black it attracts a good amount of heat. Vinyl windows do terrible with heat. Wood windows can warp and crack some times. Aluminum and fiberglass tend to do okay.
Patricia Colwell Consulting
Out of the Woods Inc.- Window & Door Specialists
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