Introducing Tuxedo No. 1 with David Coggins
"Jake and I have spent a lot of time, probably too much time, thinking about tuxedos. We’ve worn them together often and discussed them even more. That’s because black tie is something that every man, at some point in his life, will need. So we decided to make a tuxedo. We wanted to simplify things and bring men into the black tie game with confidence and ease.
We started with a shawl collar or peaked lapel- you can’t go wrong with either- and a single button. It’s made in Italy of beautiful barathea wool. We think it’s ideal for the eager apprentice or the worldly classicist.
To go with it, we designed what I consider to be the perfect tuxedo shirt. The buttons are hidden covered by a placket, the collar is soft and unlined. And there are beautifully soft, unlined French cuffs (not something you find very often). It’s a subtle, discreet shirt that I think every man can own. We also made a dress scarf with a kind of Art Deco pattern that really brings everything together, made at Adamley, one of the last silk printers in England.
We’re thrilled with how this turned out and hope to see you dressed well out in the city."
-DC
