Minimal Black Peak Lapel Tuxedo

About this tuxedo

This is the black tuxedo in its purest form: matte black cloth, no pattern, no extra detail. The peak lapel is faced in black satin running from the collar to the closure point, a sharp, tidy line. The jacket has a single button, with a moderate V of lapel to show the white shirt and black bow tie. A white pocket square folded straight rises from the chest pocket, the only point of light on the black. The two hip pockets have flaps, and the sleeve length lets a thin line of white cuff show. The matching black trousers have a straight leg with a crease running from thigh to hem.

This suit is a choice that is never wrong: a wedding, an evening party, an award ceremony, or an important evening meeting with partners. All you need is a white shirt, a hand-tied black bow tie, a white pocket square and polished black lace-up leather shoes. Thin black socks are enough, and the belt can be left out if the trousers already fit well at the waist.

That simplicity is the hardest part to tailor, because there is no detail in which to hide a flaw. Mon Amie measures you in person, taking your shoulder slope and posture into account, then goes through the choice of black cloth with you to find the matte level you want. After that comes drafting the pattern, fitting, and adjusting the shoulders, waist, sleeve hems and trouser hems until every line runs straight.