Classic black and midnight-blue tuxedos
Black Tie
Formal evening tailoring in the traditional idiom: black and midnight-blue tuxedos with peak lapels or shawl collars, satin or grosgrain facings, and trousers finished with a matching braid.
Signature Elements
- —Peak lapel and shawl collar tuxedos
- —Midnight blue as an alternative to black
- —Satin or grosgrain facings and covered buttons
- —Matching formal trousers with side braid
Recommended Fabrics
Super 130s–160s worsted in black and midnight blue · Barathea for traditional evening tailoring · Silk-blend facings and lapel treatments
From $2,500
When black tie is right
Evening ceremonies, hotel and estate venues, and weddings where the invitation specifies black tie or black tie optional. If the reception begins at or after six in the evening, a tuxedo is almost always the correct choice.
Midnight blue versus black
Under artificial light and on camera, midnight blue reads richer and darker than black while remaining unmistakably formal. It is a frequent choice for grooms who want the tuxedo to look distinct from the groomsmen without breaking the dress code.
Shirt and accessories
A formal shirt with a spread or wing collar, French cuffs, mother-of-pearl buttons and an optional pleated or piqué bib. Hand-tied bow tie, cummerbund or evening waistcoat, and patent or highly polished leather shoes.
