In summary,
This tuxedo is crafted from Dormeuil Barathéa fabric, featuring an ivory jacket and black pants. This 6×1 double-breasted tuxedo is designed for grand summer evenings, galas, and ceremonies where the outfit itself is a statement of personality.
The Tuxedo as a Whole
The Composition
The jacket and pants are made from Dormeuil barathéa fabric, 100% wool, in ivory for the jacket and black for the pants. Barathéa fabric has a dense, matte surface that resists wrinkles and hangs very straight, preserving the garment’s structure. With a weight of 315 g/m², this tuxedo guarantees excellent drape.
The Cut
The 6×1-cut jacket creates a silhouette that is very different from the standard 6×2 cut. Featuring a single functional button at the bottom, the upper panel of the jacket rests loosely over the lower panel, creating a layered effect and a deep V-shaped opening that extends down to the waist. With 12 cm pointed lapels, the total surface area of the jacket’s front is very generous.
The Color
The jacket’s ivory color, which contrasts with the black of the pants and belt, replicates the classic two-tone combination of the summer tuxedo: light jacket, dark pants. Ivory, white, and black visually structure the ensemble from top to bottom.
A few details
The 6×1 Double-Breasted Jacket
The 6×1 configuration is uncommon; the top panel falls loosely, which widens the jacket’s opening and reveals more of the front panel and waistband. It can be found on certain tuxedos crafted by the leading British tailors of the interwar period for clients who desired a less conventional look.
The Pants
Inseam pleats are a classic feature of formal suit pants, but they are somewhat less common in the world of tuxedos. Inner pleats ensure a straight drape, channel volume toward the center of the leg, and create a more vertical silhouette than outer pleats. Paired with a tuxedo jacket that is already voluminous and open, this choice of pants balances the volume of the upper half.
12-cm tapered lapel
The 12-cm V-lapel on a double-breasted jacket is a bold choice, which Franco wears to perfection. Here, the V-lapel adds an extra layer of geometric tension: two lines that intersect sharply in the middle of a jacket that is already voluminous in itself.
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Take a close look at this ivory-colored 6×1 double-breasted tuxedo by Franco Mazzetti from every angle.
It is designed for grand summer evenings, galas, or ceremonies where the outfit itself is a statement of personality.
6×1 Cross
6×1 Cross
A single functional button, located at the bottom. The open top panel forms a deep V-shape at the waist; this is an unusual design, inspired by classic couture from the 1930s to the 1950s.
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Style
Style
Since the lapels are not lined with satin, the jacket’s expansive ivory surface has a uniform, matte, and sculptural appearance.
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Back height: 12 cm
Back height: 12 cm
With a 6×1 cross-section, it enhances the visual impact of a jacket that is already quite open on its own.
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Acknowledgments,
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