Oscars Tuxedoes: The Breakdown

Busy season is hitting us full tilt. In preparation for our beloved wedding couples, we are scouring the interwebs for inspirations, trends, looks, and new ideas. As we have already begun working with so many couples who fancy the classic tuxedo, we figured we'd do a little bloggy on it. 

Basic staples of a tuxedo to note:

• Darker fabric like black or midnight navy, or even a white dinner jacket
• Satin accoutrements: lapel, pockets, stripe down the pant leg, and satin covered buttons
• White Tuxedo Shirt with bib front, wing tip collar (or a crisp white dress shirt)
• Cummer bund or vest
• Tailcoat or rear-grazing jacket 
• Single Button jacket with four sleeve buttons
• Vent and Lapels differ with designers, era, body type, etc, but the most common and most classic options are a shawl lapel and no vent. 

Those of you looking to tux it up: we've compiled some looks from the star-studded red carpet at this year's Oscars. From the conventional to the updated to the wacky to the inventive, see our photos below for more inspiration on how to individualize your tuxedo look. To see a list of the best dressed actors at the 2013 Oscars, click here

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CLOONEY: Straight up classy with swagger for days. 

• Notched Satin Lapel, fabric collar 
• Tuxedo shirt with Hidden Fly Front

HESLOV: Continued with the classic tux.

• Tuxedo studs in the shirt
• No satin on the lapel or collar
• Midnight Blue!

AFFLECK: He may have been gypped on a Best Director nom, but still took home a well-deserved Oscar.

• Peaked Satin Lapel, fabric collar
• Vest and Cummer Bund!

NICHOLSON: the OG

• Red Bow Tie
• Full satin shawl lapel
• The shades, the shades, you gotta have 'dem shades

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DANIEL DAY-LEWIS: Best Actor, what a performance as Lincoln. We love this bright hue of a darker blue!

• Shawl Lapel
• Tuxedo shirt

EDDIE REDMAYNE

• Classic black bow ties
• Peaked Lapel
• Velvet Loafers!

BRADLEY COOPER

• Sheen in the fabric, very evening wear appropriate
• Peaked lapel
• Vest

HUGH JACKMAN

• Double breasted
• Shawl Lapel

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QUENTIN TARANTINO:

• Check the leather tie! Not recommended for the wedding ceremony but maybe the after-party?

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MARK ANDREWS

• Flaunt that Scottish heritage! Kilts are always appropriate with a tuxedo. Mark's jacket also has some grommets on the pocket besom for added flair. 
• Highly advise socks to match your kilt!
• Patent Leather Boots

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JAMIE FOXX

• Nowadays, you can liven up your tuxedo with a different hue. Mr. Foxx does it well with grey.

GQ says:

No Black Tie
The biggest trend in black tie? No black at all. Designers brought their color wheels to eveningwear this season in a big way, painting tuxedo and dinner jackets in rich midnight navy, jewel tones, and even khaki, as seen at Valentino. The other big news for formal was summer-ready eveningwear that harbors all the old-world glamour guys want in a tuxedo, but is lightweight enough to not leave you in a puddle at the end of the night.

Read More here

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ROBERT DOWNEY JR.

We usually applaud Iron Man for his impeccable taste, but we don't love the monochromatic look with a tuxedo. Try breaking up your colors for your wedding day.

SAMUEL L. JACKSON

Nick Fury looks DOPE in the velvet jacket and contrast lapel trim. When you typically play a badass, you must dress the part. Velvet is very Spring! Did you know we carry it in the 9tailors studio? Read here. 

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JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT

• We swoon for JGL, not only because he seems to be in only awesome movies, but his fashion choices are always a hit. This is a very subtle design option that we are seeing more and more. 

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CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER

• Continuing with the subtle velvet additions, see how last year's Best Actor Winner sported a full velvet collar. 

So, there you have it. The tuxedo, in all its traditional glory, as well as Hollywood's embellishments, is the classiest suit you can own. Obviously, we will guide you along the most conventional sartorial rules (we love The Black Tie Guide). However, it's your wedding and you can do what you want! Inspired? Email a Style Consultant at info@9tailors.com to book your consultation.

The MET Ball: What's your flavor?

In celebration of the Metropolitan Museum's opening of the fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute, this annual party's guest list features who's who in the fashion and entertainment worlds. Just another reason for the infinitely glamorous and most beautiful to strut their stuff on the red carpet on one of fashion's "Night of Nights." The 2012 gala was held just a few days ago and has been considered fashions's biggest event, since it began in 1948! Classic tuxedos abound, gorgeous gowns astir, and some of the silliest, creative, or most sophisticated (depending on your viewpoint) frolic fancy-free to New York's social event of the year. Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, has made this her East Coast answer to Vanity Fair's Oscar star-studded parties held on the left Coast.

While many men stick to the classic tux, there are simple dashes of fun with unique twists of originality, sometimes in a subtle way, sometimes more bombastic in nature. Personality has everything to do with how your outfit looks on you. What do you think of the men styles below?

Hooray for Hollywood...

The epitome of panache and elegance? Sure, most of the time. These gents play it safe and keep it simple, classic cool is the rule. Mick Jagger's pinstripe suit is a welcome rebuttal to classic standards but only someone with a personality to match can rock this type of loud ensemble.

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And I do my little turn on the catwalk...

Fashion heavyweights, Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfield, head two of the most popular and fashion-influential brand names in the world, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, respectively. Both have made names for themselves among some of the best designers EVER... but how do they stack up to your view of a classic look with their personal style? Marc Jacobs "didn't want to wear a tuxedo and be boring." Boring is hardly the adjective to use here!

 

It's bigger than hip hop, hip hop, hip hop...

They sample classic doo-wop and Motown, why not copy classic Sinatra steez as well? Kanye and Swizz Beats look effortlessly chic and elegant in the classic tux. Swizz jazzed up his version with velvet luxe.

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Are you ready for some football...

I know, some of us may still harbor a little bitterness for Gisele because of  her, um, less-than-savory remarks about the Patriots after that Super Bowl that shan't be mentioned (really?!?!) But this golden couple takes center stage every year at the Met Ball and doesn't good ol' Tom look fetching in his midnight navy velvet jacket and over-sized bow tie?

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Need a tux? Get your creativity in gear and make an appointment with a 9tailors style consultant to dream up your twist on the classic tuxedo for your next black tie event! Email info@9tailors.com and let's get started!