Evening wear · Melbourne

Tuxedos and black tie.

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A dinner suit is the one garment that should fit perfectly every time you wear it. Shawl or peak lapel, midnight or black, or an ivory dinner jacket for a warm evening.

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Shawl or peak lapelMidnight, black or ivoryFrom $1,245
An ivory brocade dinner jacket with a black silk bow tie

The dinner suit, made to measure

Black tie leaves little room for detail, so the fit has to do the talking. We cut your dinner jacket and trousers from over 25 of your measurements, then choose the lapel, the facing, the buttons and the cloth with you.

Midnight, black or ivory

Black is the classic. Midnight blue reads as a richer black under evening light. An ivory dinner jacket is a warm weather alternative for summer evenings. For something more personal, a velvet or brocade jacket makes a statement at a gala or a ball.

Everything that goes with it

The dress shirt, the bow tie, the cummerbund or waistcoat and the shoes finish the look. If you are not sure what the invitation asks for, read black tie explained, then see the shirts we fit with it.

Questions

Asked and answered.

What is the difference between a tuxedo and a dinner suit?
None. Tuxedo is the American name for the dinner suit worn to black tie events: a jacket with silk faced lapels and matching trousers with a braid down the side.
Shawl or peak lapel for black tie?
Both are correct. A peak lapel is sharp and formal, a shawl lapel is softer and a little more relaxed. We help you choose for your build and the occasion.
How long does a made to measure dinner suit take?
Allow 3 to 8 weeks from your fitting, depending on the make and the cloth. Mention your event date when you book.
From the Journal

Further reading.

Black and white close up of an ivory brocade dinner jacket with a black silk bow tie
Black Tie · 5 min read

Black Tie Dress Code Explained

Black tie explained: the dinner jacket, peak or shawl lapels, satin or grosgrain, braided trousers, the shirt, bow tie, shoes and the white dinner jacket.

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A man in a navy double breasted suit with a pale blue roll neck, leaning on a table
Weddings · 5 min read

What Should the Groom Wear? A Melbourne Guide

What should the groom wear? Day or evening, venue and Melbourne season, the best colours, fit, timing, and how to coordinate the groomsmen around you.

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Black and white portrait of a man in a grey double breasted suit with a striped tie and pocket square
Shirts · 5 min read

Shirt Collars and Cuffs: A Guide

A guide to shirt collars and cuffs: point, semi spread, spread, cutaway and button down collars, barrel and French cuffs, shirt fit and the best fabrics.

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