Classic Black Tuxedo with Velvet Shawl Lapel

About this tuxedo

This black tuxedo uses a different material for the lapel: instead of glossy satin, the shawl lapel is velvet, a soft surface that absorbs light and gives real depth next to the plain body cloth. The jacket has a single button, a fitted cut and a neat vent. Underneath are a white shirt with fine pleats down the chest, black studs and a black bow tie. A wide black cummerbund wraps the waist, a classic detail that belongs to a true tuxedo. The matching trousers have a relaxed leg and break lightly at the top of the shoe.

This is the suit for occasions when you want to make a truly formal appearance: an evening wedding, an anniversary dinner or a ceremonial gala. The styling is almost fixed, exactly as in the photograph: a white pleated-front dress shirt, a hand-tied black bow tie, a black cummerbund and polished black shoes. You should not wear a belt when you have a cummerbund, nor do you need an overly colourful pocket square. A slim watch on a black leather strap is just the right final accessory.

Mon Amie makes this suit individually for you from the very first step. The tailor measures your shoulders, chest, waist, sleeve, jacket and trouser length, and observes your build in order to draft a balanced pattern. The velvet lapel is chosen with you in the showroom, because the black of the velvet and the black of the body fabric must match to look their best. After cutting and making, the jacket is fitted, the waist is measured again to suit the cummerbund, and a final adjustment is made.