Ruby Red Tuxedo with Black Peak Lapel

About this tuxedo

This tuxedo uses a bright, clear ruby red in a smooth fabric with a slight sheen, so the red looks full and rich rather than flat. The peak lapels are faced in jet black, with high sharp points cutting a strong contrast across the upper body. A single button sits right at the waist and the jacket is clearly shaped, giving a very neat line. The chest pocket and both hip pockets are trimmed in black and have no flaps. A silver fleur-de-lis pin sits on the left lapel, with a white shirt and a wide black bow tie underneath.

This is the suit for the gentleman who wants to be remembered at a gala dinner, a concert evening, a year-end party or an award ceremony. With such a strong colour, the rest should be kept very restrained: a white shirt with a wing collar, a hand-tied black bow tie, black trousers and polished black lace-up shoes. Add long black socks, and a white pocket square if you want one more point of light. Avoid gold accessories or fussy patterns, because the red is already enough to lead the eye.

Mon Amie makes this suit to your own measurements. The tailor measures your shoulders, chest, waist, sleeve and jacket length, and takes more care than usual over the waist suppression, because a close fit is what shows red at its best. You see and choose the exact red you want on the actual fabric, then agree the lapel style, the pocket style and the thread colour. After cutting and making, the jacket is fitted and adjusted until every line sits in the right place.