Graphite Shawl Lapel Tuxedo

About this tuxedo

A graphite grey close to black, in a fine pebble weave that catches the light in soft, matte panels. The large black satin shawl lapel curves softly from the collar down to the single button, forming a rounded outline that wraps the chest and makes the neckline look finer. The cuffs carry four black buttons set overlapping, a white pocket square is folded straight and a silver lily lapel pin completes it. A plain-front white shirt with a black bow tie and dark straight trousers finish the look.

This is a choice Mon Amie often offers when you want a suit formal enough for a gala dinner, an evening wedding or a gala night, but lighter in feel than an all-black tuxedo. Wear a white shirt with a stand collar, a black bow tie, a white pocket square, polished black shoes and thin black socks; dark metal cufflinks will suit better than glaringly bright ones.

The shawl lapel is the most difficult detail to make on this suit because the curve must be perfectly even from the collar down to the fastening button, with no rippling. Mon Amie takes your own measurements, drafts the pattern to your actual shoulder shape, then makes a rough assembly and invites you to try it on, adjusting the waist fit, the sleeve length and the curve of the lapel to match the shape of your chest.