In summary,
This tuxedo is made from Barathéa fabric by Dormeuil, with an ivory jacket and black trousers. This 6×1 double-breasted tuxedo is designed for grand summer evenings, galas and ceremonies where the outfit itself is a statement of character.
The tuxedo as a whole
The composition
The jacket and trousers are cut from Dormeuil 100% wool barathéa fabric, ivory for the jacket and black for the trousers. Barathéa fabric has a dense, matt surface that is crease-resistant, with a very straight drape that maintains the garment’s structure. At 315 g/m², the tuxedo is guaranteed to hold its shape well.
The cut
The 6×1 jacket creates a silhouette that is very different from the standard 6×2. With a single functional button at the bottom, the upper panel of the jacket rests freely over the lower panel, creating a layered effect and a deep V-shaped opening that extends down to the waist. With 12 cm sharp-pointed lapels, the total surface area of the jacket’s front appears very wide.
The colour
The ivory of the jacket, set against the black of the trousers and cummerbund, recreates the classic two-tone scheme of the summer tuxedo: light jacket, dark trousers. Ivory, white and black visually structure the entire outfit from top to bottom.
A few details
The 6×1 double-breasted jacket
The 6×1 is a rare configuration; the top panel hangs loosely, which widens the jacket’s opening and exposes more of the front panel and the cummerbund. It is found in certain tuxedos tailored by leading British tailors of the interwar period for clients who wanted a less conventional visual presence.
The Trousers
Internal pleats are a classic feature of formal suit trousers but are somewhat less common in the world of tuxedos. Internal pleats ensure a straight drape, channel the volume towards the centre of the leg and create a more vertical silhouette than external pleats. With a tuxedo jacket that is already voluminous and open, this choice of trousers balances out the fullness of the top half.
12cm sharp lapel
The 12cm sharp notch on a double-breasted jacket is a bold choice, worn to perfection by Franco. The sharp notch introduces an additional geometric tension here: two lines that intersect sharply, in the middle of an already voluminous jacket.
Fancy seeing more?
Take a closer look at Franco Mazzetti’s ivory 6×1 double-breasted tuxedo from every angle.
It is designed for grand summer evenings, galas or ceremonies where the outfit itself is a statement of character.
6×1 cross-over
6×1 cross-over
A single functional button, positioned low down. The open top panel creates a deep V-shape on the cummerbund; this is a rare design, derived from the formal tailoring of the 1930s–1950s.
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Style
Style
With no satin on the lapels, the jacket’s large ivory surface is uniform, matt and sculptural.
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Back 12 cm
Back 12 cm
On a 6×1 cross-cut, it enhances the visual impact of a jacket that is already very open.
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Credits,
Photographer:@thestoryalist