Two penguins are standing on an ice floe. The first penguin says, “You look like you're wearing a tuxedo.” The second penguin says, “What makes you think I'm not?” ~ Garrison Keilor
Prairie Home Companion, 2006
The tuxedo-adorned man identified as a penguin. It’s one of the oldest jokes in the book. Though it’s meant in jest, why look like all the other men at your formal event? Why let others line you up with the penguins? By putting Savile Row in charge of creating your formal look with a made-to-measure tuxedo, you will stand out from the crowd.
At Savile Row, the tuxedo is not treated like a man’s special occasion uniform. It’s another opportunity for you to freely express your individual style. Whether you prefer a traditional look or a unique playful one, we can suit your style in fine formal fashion.
You choose your tuxedo fabric. Any Savile Row material can be used to make your tuxedo – wools, velvets, silks, wool/silk blends – and your tux can be trimmed in matching or contrasting satin or grosgrain. You choose the styling for your tuxedo as well. Single or double-breasted with one to six button fronts; notch, peak, or shawl collar; full dress, cutaways, formal evening and dinner jackets are yours for the making. Your individuality affirmed in every single detail.
A common misconception about the custom-made tuxedo is that it’s an expensive proposition. This simply is not true. The price you’ll pay to rent a high-end tux is comparable to the price you’ll pay for your own, made to your specifications, tuxedo. And you’ll wear it for years to come.
Whether your calendar is inked with several tuxedo occasions each year or just one, Savile Row will have you standing out from the crowd.