A CUT ABOVE
TAILORING / BLACK TIE
Black tie has rules. They have been in place for decades, and for the most part, they work. But rules are only interesting when you know how to bend them. Modern black tie isn’t about breaking tradition for the sake of it; it is about refining it until it feels sharp, current and entirely your own.
Start with the foundation. CALIBRE’s Modern Tuxedo Jacket in black is cut sharp with satin lapels, delivering the clean lines that make black tie so impactful. Worn with pure wool tuxedo trousers, a tailored Marcella bib shirt and a velvet silk bow tie, it feels disciplined without being dated. The fit is non-negotiable: the jacket should sit close to the shoulder without pulling, and the trousers should drop to a precise break over polished Black Leather Derbies.
If the occasion calls for more texture and depth, the Velvet Tuxedo Jacket, crafted from Japanese-sourced liquid velvet, shifts the entire mood. Its shawl collar catches the light differently with every movement, making it ideal for evening receptions. Keep accessories pared back, a silk cummerbund and textured silver cufflinks are enough to finish the story.
The Wool Double-Breasted Blazer in black is a power move here, fastened with confidence, paired with a refined twill shirt in the same tone, and anchored with handmade penny loafers. The effect is monochrome but far from minimal, a look that turns heads without stealing focus.
The secret to redefining black tie is knowing what to keep and what to let go. Keep the structure, the precision, the respect for the event. Let go of anything that feels like a costume. This is formalwear that works for you, not the other way around. When every piece is considered, the fabric, the cut, the details, you do not just meet the dress code, you own it.
