The Blueprint 

The purpose of creating a capsule collection is to get as close to bespoke as possible. That means a choice of jacket shapes and pants silhouettes that can be mixed, matched and customised. The result? Your ultimate forever tux.

Black-Tie Invites

A tux is your modern answer to classic black-tie. But our vision is far from the starched-shirt and bowtie combination that might spring to mind. Don’t get us wrong, we still have the classic accompaniments should you want them - including the perfect under-tux shirt - but we’ve given everything a thorough reimagining.

As a contemporary alternative to a dress, a tux is a great option if you’re a pant obsessive. Choose between three shapes, and a range of lengths across tapered, slim crop and wide man pant. Then add your layers. The right blazer underpinnings are the defining feature of meeting a black-tie dress code. Create contrast in color and silhouette with relaxed shapes and luxe fabrics like the Drape Neck Halter Top in satin-back crepe, or the Fluid Evening Tank in silk satin. To add an extra lustrous touch, drape the Evening Scarf in the matching tone under the lapels. Finish it off with the classic look of the Italian-crafted Point Slingback Heel, perfectly proportioned to complement a crop or wide trouser hem alike. Or, keep it completely classic with the Straight Tux Shirt. Cotton-silk shirting is fluid yet crisp, while contrast black buttons and a pleated bib offer a fresh take on tradition. No bow ties here, but may we suggest a statement necklace instead? Maybe a dose of crystals?

High-Low Looks

The secret to democratising precise tailoring is introducing high-low balance. The benefits are two-fold. Number one, you stop yourself falling into the trap of saving your best for last, and avoid letting your investments gather dust in your wardrobe. And number two, you look instantly cool.

Our favourite way to create a high-low look is with the jacket + jean pairing. So mastering proportions is key. A more fitted blazer like the Contour Tux looks great with a statement jean like the Very Wide Taper style. And opposites apply. The Icon Oversized Tux Blazer is ideal with a slimmer leg shape like a Straight Crop or a Slim Pant.

And let's not forget perhaps the quickest, easiest way to instantly dress-down a tux - adding a tee. A plain white T-shirt and a blazer will always be a perfect pairing to us. So naturally we need to make sure we’re creating tees that are purposefully designed to style under tailoring. From a slim fitted shape to something more relaxed like the Shrunken Layering Tee (coming soon), when it comes to a flawless fit under top layers, it’s all about neck and sleeve placement, which is why both styles have a neat, fitted shape across the shoulders. 

Masculine Feminine

The trick for keeping your looks feeling fresh is experimenting with the tension between masculine and feminine codes. Finding the perfect balance lies in the unexpected, and what’s more unexpected than an oversized tux blazer and a lace skirt?

For a monochrome color clash, look to the cream Full-Length Skirt cut to a flared silhouette with a raw-trimmed tulle overlay that creates a tactile contrast against tux tailoring fabric. The Lace Trim Maxi Skirt, crafted from luxurious satin-back crepe that has a surprising level of stretch and a subtle side slit, adds ease of movement and comfort. The slinky fit is the perfect partner to the boxy proportions of the Oversized Tux Blazer, especially when you add a contrasting shirt underneath to break up the all-black palette. Or, taking our layering philosophy in a completely different direction, there’s always the option of layers of pearls instead of a top.

Lift or Level Shoes

Sometimes it’s up to the accessories to lift a look, or level it. If you’re styling your tux for a special occasion, then a heel is the most literal answer to leaning into a more formal look. Keep it comfortable with a block heel, or choose between a loafer or a high-front shape, both of which pair equally well with wide or cropped pant hemlines. If you’re firmly in the flat-shoe camp, there are options. The Point Toe Flat is specifically designed to deliver an elevated look, without the height.

In the opposite direction, a casual shoe can work just as hard to level out the smart look of tux tailoring and make it more fitting for everyday. Adding a sneaker like the Retro Runner brings a distinctly modern, weekday-ready edge that’s high step-count approved. And you can’t go wrong with a classic loafer; choose between a soft ruched shape or a statement square toe.