Blog

History of The Tuxedo - Rathbones Tailor

Posted in Black Tie & Tuxedo, Educational, Evening Wear on Dec 09, 2022

After returning to America, Potter wore his new ensemble to the Autumn Ball of private country club ‘Tuxedo Park’ in New York. Here is where the name tuxedo comes.

The Cummerbund: Everything You Need To Know - Rathbones Tailor

Posted in Accessories, Black Tie & Tuxedo, Educational, Evening Wear on Nov 01, 2022

That sash-like piece of material synonymous with evening wear. Often misspelled, misunderstood and as a result discarded. But Rathbones Tailor are here to demystify this piece of formal wear, so that

Black Tie Etiquette Guide - Rathbones Tailor

Posted in Black Tie & Tuxedo, Educational, Evening Wear on Dec 13, 2021

Black Tie or Tuxedo or Dinner Jacket? Which is which and what am I expected to wear? In fact, they are all variations of the same outfit! Boiled down: Black Tie is the dress code, the Tuxedo (America