The colour
The off-white colour is due to the fabric’s wool content. Indeed, with natural wool fabric, it is not possible to achieve a true white. This is why, in high-end tailoring, whites are always off-white. The aim is not the brilliance of pure white, but a warmer tone that complements the subdued lighting of evening events. Paired with black trousers, it creates a striking, structuring contrast; this two-tone combination of an ivory jacket and black trousers is an iconic look in the world of summer tuxedos: Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, and later generations of dandies on the Côte d’Azur or in Cannes, made it their signature look.
The waistcoat
The waistcoat is a ‘dress waistcoat’. It is a garment steeped in history. Before the cummerbund became the norm, the three-piece tuxedo with a lapelled waistcoat was the most formal version of black tie. The buttons are covered in off-white satin.
The lapels
The lapels are made from the main ivory barathéa fabric, without satin. This choice ensures consistency in material with the jacket, creating a monochrome silhouette that is more sculptural than conventional.
