Burgundy Tuxedo with Black Shawl Lapel

About this tuxedo

The jacket is a deep burgundy, not glaring but leaning toward the colour of wine, in a smooth cloth with almost no shine so the colour reads very deep. The wide shawl lapel, faced in black fabric, wraps in one soft curve from the collar to the single button at the waist. The two hip pockets are trimmed in black, with no flaps, and blend into the jacket. A white pocket square folded flat in the chest pocket gives a neat flash of light against the red. The shoulders are moderately structured, the waist shaped and the hem curved forward, so the whole look is graceful rather than heavy.

This is the suit for standing out at a gala, a year-end party, a concert evening or a wedding where you want something different from the usual black tuxedo. A white wing-collar shirt with black studs and a medium-width black bow tie is the safest and best pairing, just as in the photo. Polished black lace-up leather shoes keep the whole look neat; if you prefer something more playful, black velvet shoes also work well. Add a white pocket square and long black socks, and keep gold accessories to a minimum so they do not dilute the red.

Mon Amie tailors this suit to your own frame. Our master tailor takes full measurements of the shoulders, chest, waist and jacket length, paying particular attention to the length of the skirt, since with a deep colour like burgundy even a slight deviation changes the silhouette. You choose the red you like from the actual bolt of cloth, agree on the lapel width and pocket style, then come in for fittings and alterations until the jacket fits as you want.