The tuxedo: Happy Anniversary!
I just read an interesting item on–of all things–tuxedos.
This week in 1886, it seems, the tuxedo was invented by tobacco tycoon Pierre Lorillard. He created the garment “as a rebellion against the ultra-formal coat with tails popular in Europe. He designed the tuxedo coat for less formal social affairs, patterned after the jacket worn by fox hunters.
“[T]he design soon caught on and has remained popular through the decades. Renting tuxedos — mostly for weddings and proms — is a $1 billion a year business in the U.S.”
This “who would have guessed?” item is courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau, which collects tidbits of entertaining information for its “Profile America” series. (Go to the Census Bureau’s Website and look for “Multimedia Gallery” by the “Newsroom” button)
Now, moving ahead 125 years, if someone you know is in the market to rent or buy a tuxedo, be sure to read our helpful articles on trends in men’s formal wear, and more specifically, selecting a flattering tuxedo.
Chocolate Parisian Tuxedo image courtesy of Sarasota Tuxedo.
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