Tuxedo Collection (page 15)

Chez Quaglino
Scene at Quaglinos restaurant in Bury Street from 1932 showing diners in evening dress, at tables, chatting or dancing. Originally established in 1929

ENTENTE CORDIALE SHOW
George Scott, manager of the Alhambra music-hall, demonstrates his support for Anglo-French friendship by giving a gala performance to the crews of the French fleet

Evening Wear 1931
Two evening dresses by Goupy: one in dark blue has a gored skirt; the other is in a diaphanous, floral print

Tango Dancing
Tango

Black, if I should Lose
IF I SHOULD LOSE YOU (Dorothy Black) She thought marriage unnecessary - till she lost him

Couple Dancing / Ankle
A couple in evening dress dance the New Year in - he is admiring the ladys slender ankle

Backless Dresses 1919
The latest vogue for backless gowns causes a stir. N.B low waists & the return of the tunic skirt. The middle lady has the high curly hairdo popular at the time

Dinner Party / Marchetti
Pouring the champagne at a private dinner party

Dryden / Car & Group / 138
Elegant men and women gather round a pedal car

Dryden / Car & Group / 140
Elegant men and women gather round a sports car

Dryden / Menswear / 202
Fashions for men: Formal, casual and sporty looks: evening dress with black tie, suit with double- breasted jacket, panama hat, knitted vest & flannel shorts

Wasting Champagne
An Austrian lady opens a bottle

Inviting to Dance
A gentleman invites a lady onto the dance floor

Party / Girls Laughing
Two flirtatious girls at a party literally crying with laughter at the expense of the men behind them

Couple do the Two-Step
A smartly dressed couple dance the two-step

A Festive Foursome 1908
At a German Carnival Ball two couples double their fun when they join forces to form a foursome

Surburban Whist-Drive
Men and women enjoying a very sociable game of cards at a public whist drive, the new craze in suburbia

Ping Pong in Fashion
Ping-pong becomes the fashionable game of the day - but will its popularity last ?

Lady / Dressing Table 1912
A couple in evening dress: she sits at her dressing table while he stands behind her

Bashful Young Lady 19C
A bashful but pretty young lady at an elegant party. Date: circa 1860

Evening Dress Suit 1938
Evening dress suit worn with white waistcoat & bowtie. Perfect the formal evening functions

Dinner Jacket Suit 1938
A Dinner Jacket suit - a more casual version of dress suit consisting of a short jacket fastening edge to edge with a single button. Worn with wing collar & black tie

Social / Vienna Ball 1904
The Vienna Ball

AMERICAN TUXEDO 1907
American dress suit with dinner jacket or Tuxedo worn with a coloured waistcoat & bowtie & American style shoes with bows. Date: 1907

Evening Dress / Men 1913
Gentleman in evening dress & a topcoat similar to a frock coat with a seam at the waist

Cloak Room 1913
Gentlemen in evening dress queue to collect their overcoats from the cloakroom

Couple / Savoy Supper 1920
He: long black coat with velvet collar, top hat, white waistcoat, wing collar & tie. She: pink gown, white fur coat with silver fox fur stole, bandeau & plume headdress

Evening Dress 1920
Elegant gentleman in white tie & tails: single-breasted evening dress coat & white waistcoat, top hat, cloak or overcoat, white gloves & cane

Polite Greeting C1910
A polite presentation: " My Friend, Mr White"

Male Type Evening Dress
An elegant gentleman in top hat smoking a cigarette

Mistletoe Kiss
Putting the mistletoe to good use

Fortune Linings 1935
Advertisement for lining material

Costume / Morning Coat
A gentleman wearing the Seasons MORNING COAT with floral buttonhole, top hat, grey striped narrow fitting trousers with a front crease, spats, wing collar & bowtie

Allies Court Japan
The Allies court Japans favour

Gentlemens Club
A man is likely to be far more comfortable at his club

Too Garlicky for Lady
A lady complains to a waiter that her food has too much garlic in it

Lavish carnival in Nice, France
A lavish carnival in Nice, in the South of France. Revellers descend a grand staircase while others mingle with the crowds and have a jolly time

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"The Timeless Elegance of the Tuxedo: A Journey through History and Style" Step into the world of sophistication as we explore the captivating story behind the iconic tuxedo. From its origins in Austria to its glamorous presence in Vienna, this sartorial masterpiece has left an indelible mark on fashion. Captured forever in a photographic portrait is Gustav Mahler, his commanding presence enhanced by the impeccable tailoring of his tuxedo. Across continents, American actor James Dean shares a moment with Swiss actress Ursula Andress, both exuding undeniable allure in their elegant ensembles. Venturing into fashionable night-spots, one can witness enchanting scenes unfold - like "The Man Who Lit His Cigar Before The Royal Toast. " This Bateman painting immortalizes a man who effortlessly commands attention with his dashing tuxedo-clad appearance. In American advertisements by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow Collars & Shirts, gentlemen are depicted as epitomes of style and refinement. These adverts capture the essence of sophistication that comes hand-in-hand with wearing a well-fitted tuxedo. No discussion about timeless elegance would be complete without mentioning Noel Coward - an embodiment of charm and wit. His suave demeanor perfectly complemented by his tailored tuxedo remains etched in our memories. Traveling back to 1893, men's evening dress takes center stage as it evolves into what we now recognize as the classic tuxedo silhouette. Even whimsical moments find their place within this narrative; picture a mischievous cat donning a tiny violin-playing feline virtuoso while dressed impeccably in its own miniature tuxedo. From daring feats performed high above ground to enticing tobacco advertisements from Ogdens Tobacco and Dewars whiskey – all featuring individuals clad in their finest black-tie attire – it becomes evident that the allure of the tuxedo extends beyond the realm of fashion.