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"The Timeless Elegance of the Tuxedo

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change, 1852. Gentleman holding a baby while his wife in skirt

Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change, 1852. Gentleman holding a baby while his wife in skirt
FLO4995437 Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change, 1852. Gentleman holding a baby while his wife in skirt and bloomers leaves for her club with her girls

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s

Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a
FLO4709772 Men in smoking and formal wear at a chic party from the 1920s. Man in smoking suit with wide lapels offering a cigarette to another man in formal wear with black bow tie

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Camouflage

Camouflage
Paul Adrian Chis

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait in black & white

Portrait in black & white
Pierre Fleischmann

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Coco as a geometric cat

Coco as a geometric cat
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant...1876. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant...1876. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant at Mr. G. W. Child's Reception, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The popularity and high esteem which Mr

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Farewell Dinner given to the Prince of Wales by the officers of the Serapis...1876. Creator: L.B

Farewell Dinner given to the Prince of Wales by the officers of the Serapis...1876. Creator: L.B
Farewell Dinner given to the Prince of Wales by the officers of the Serapis: Captain Glyn presenting the Album, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of William Herald Heald, c1844. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

Portrait of William Herald Heald, c1844. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of William Herald Heald, c1844. Heald, as a young man, was a member of the firm of John H. Heald and Co. tanners, at North and Madison streets, Baltimore

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Sisters in evening dress looking at two young men, 1905 or earlier. Creator: Anna Maria Kruijff

Sisters in evening dress looking at two young men, 1905 or earlier. Creator: Anna Maria Kruijff
Sisters in evening dress looking at two young men, 1905 or earlier

Background imageTuxedo Collection: U.S. Shipping Board signing contract w/China, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S

U.S. Shipping Board signing contract w/China, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S
U.S. Shipping Board signing contract w/China, between 1910 and 1920

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Leonard Bernstein, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Leonard Bernstein, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Leonard Bernstein, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Leonard Bernstein, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Leonard Bernstein, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jack Lesberg and Leonard Bernstein, New York, N.Y. ca. Dec. 1946

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dean Hudson, ca. Aug. 1946

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Step this Way, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Step this Way, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Step this Way, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Step this Way, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Step this Way, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Step this Way, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of King Guion, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of King Guion, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of King Guion, 1938

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Justin Stone, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Justin Stone, 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Justin Stone, 1938

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Prince Pierre Troubetskoy, painter, c1900. Creator: Emily G Mew

Prince Pierre Troubetskoy, painter, c1900. Creator: Emily G Mew
Prince Pierre Troubetskoy, painter, c1900. Photograph shows half-length portrait of painter Pierre Troubetzkoy, seated facing front

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Affiche pour la 'Taverne Olympia'. c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret. Affiche pour la 'Taverne Olympia'

Affiche pour la "Taverne Olympia". c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret. Affiche pour la "Taverne Olympia"
Affiche pour la "Taverne Olympia". c1900. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Victor Hugo, c1868. Creator: Francois-Nicolas Chifflart

Portrait of Victor Hugo, c1868. Creator: Francois-Nicolas Chifflart
Portrait of Victor Hugo, c1868

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Bernard Groethuysen, 1911. Creator: Karl Hofer

Portrait of Bernard Groethuysen, 1911. Creator: Karl Hofer
Portrait of Bernard Groethuysen, 1911

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Portrait of Marcel Bing, c1895. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard

Portrait of Marcel Bing, c1895. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Portrait of Marcel Bing, c1895

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Chained, plate eleven from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger

Chained, plate eleven from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Chained, plate eleven from A Life, 1884

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Lance Guest & Catherine Mary Stewart, actors who star in new science fiction film

Lance Guest & Catherine Mary Stewart, actors who star in new science fiction film, The Last Starfighter, as characters Alex Rogan & Maggie Gordon, in London for royal premier next week

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Kevin Peter Hall British actor with Helena Bonham Carter October 1988

Kevin Peter Hall British actor with Helena Bonham Carter October 1988

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Peter Bowles Actor with Josephine Burge - July 1985

Peter Bowles Actor with Josephine Burge - July 1985

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Sir Laurence Olivier actor and wife Joan Plowright actress outside National Theatre

Sir Laurence Olivier actor and wife Joan Plowright actress outside National Theatre June 1987 Dbase MSI

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers at the Royal Film Performance March 1983

Robert Wagner and Stephanie Powers at the Royal Film Performance March 1983 MSI

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Anthony Hopkins actor with Charlton Heston at the Caine Mutiny premiere party Dbase MSi

Anthony Hopkins actor with Charlton Heston at the Caine Mutiny premiere party Dbase MSi

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Benny Goodman, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982. Creator: Denis Williams

Benny Goodman, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982. Creator: Denis Williams
Benny Goodman, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Studio shot of bride and groom figurines

Studio shot of bride and groom figurines

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Play that accordion, boss!

Play that accordion, boss!
Marius Tudor

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Muhammad Ali at the Post Office Tower in London. 27th July 1966

Muhammad Ali at the Post Office Tower in London. 27th July 1966

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Marlon Brando, actor pictured attending premiere of new film, A Countess from Hong Kong

Marlon Brando, actor pictured attending premiere of new film, A Countess from Hong Kong, at the Carlton Theatre, Haymarket, London, Thursday 5th January 1967

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Scenes at Number 10 Downing Street on the retirement of Winston Churchill

Scenes at Number 10 Downing Street on the retirement of Winston Churchill. 5th April 1955

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Royal premiere of The Beatles new film Help! at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly circus

Royal premiere of The Beatles new film Help! at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly circus London 29th July 1965. Far left is Paul McCartney 2nd left is Ringo Starr 3rd left is Maureen Cox ( Starkey)

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Oliver Reed Film Actor being the tough guy on the set of The Big Guy August

Oliver Reed Film Actor being the tough guy on the set of The Big Guy August 1977 Dbase MSI

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Charles Bronson Actor with his wife Jill Ireland at Actors Fund Benefit September

Charles Bronson Actor with his wife Jill Ireland at Actors Fund Benefit September 1987 Dbase MSI

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Barbra Streisand Singer and Actress with James Caan at the Royal Command Performance of

Barbra Streisand Singer and Actress with James Caan at the Royal Command Performance of their film " Funny Lady" March 1975 dabse msi

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Leonardo DiCaprio at Man in the Iron Mask premiere 1998 at Royal premiere of the film

Leonardo DiCaprio at Man in the Iron Mask premiere 1998 at Royal premiere of the film the Man in the Mask at Odeon Leicester Square

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Christopher Lee & wife Gitte Lee arrive for the Royal Premiere of the Three Musketeers at

Christopher Lee & wife Gitte Lee arrive for the Royal Premiere of the Three Musketeers at the Odeon Leicester Square in London March 1974

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865

Background imageTuxedo Collection: Merry Christmas!, 1938

Merry Christmas!, 1938. Plate taken from Plaisir de France (December, 1938)




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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.