Colors fly in and out like bumblebees. Pink here, green there. Textures rush in and out like mice. Lace here, satin there. However in the world of dress, black and white is always here and always there. For almost two hundred years, the tuxedo has sat in the front, never leaving for the ashtray of old fads and fashions. Being a robust old-timer, the tux doesn?t seem to be heading anywhere anytime soon.
During the early 1800's Mr. Beau Brummell created a sensation. Using simpler cuts and fabrics, colored black and white, the tuxedo was brought in to modern culture. It was easy to wear and looked quite classy. During that time as the style spread, the Prince of Wales started wearing these dinner jackets (as they?re known in Great Britain). And the royal cliques caught on.
Throughout the years, not much has changed in formal men?s wear other than some cuts and fabric. When going to an elegant gala, or a global political conference, the men don?t have trouble deciding how to present themselves. Black tie seems to be the socially acceptable choice. Looking like little soldiers, Bush, Blair, and Chirac, walk before the podium in a very uniform yet obviously refined manner.
Some might think this is a disturbing end to originality and expression, and a coming to a dystopian unanimity. But let?s look on the other hand. Women?s gowns go from sequenced to white, from teal to denim. Styles are always changing in women?s dress, and only a woman can look like an alien in an award show, or a dead swan. But in the world of men?s dress only one can offer the simplicity and classiness that will present you as a noble. The tuxedo.
