Charles Tyrwhitt
377 Madison Ave., at 46th St.
212-286-8988
ctshirts.com
This is the only American branch of the classic Jermyn Street shirtmaker.
Choose from numerous styles, from traditional oxfords to formal wing-collars
($95-$195) in almost every color imaginable. It also has an extensive
assortment of ties from $55 to $130.
D&G
434 W. Broadway, nr. Prince St.
212-965-8000
D&G offers the best of the best for the very svelte and very stylish.
The blazers ($500-$570) are super-skinny, and the pants ($185-$245)
even skinnier. Suits from $825 to $1,100.
Dante Zeller Tuxedos
Visit dantezeller.com
or dantetuxedos.com for store locations.
This bustling chain is known for its affordable rentals from major American and Italian makers. But there's also plenty of stuff to buy if you're up for a bit of an investment: Basic tuxedo styles start around $300; a Calvin Klein can be yours for $695. Rentals start at an unbeatable $49. Dolce & Gabbana
825 Madison Ave., nr. 68th St.
212-249-4100
dolcegabbana.it
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana offer men's garb for any mood,
from tailored suits to a traditional basic black three-button tux
($1,370) or a navy shadow-striped number ($2,000).
Duncan Quinn
8 Spring St., nr. Mott St.
212-226-7030
duncanquinn.com
Rock and roll meets Saville Row at this shop. Here, you can find
something to please the man who likes his traditional style to have
a little edge. Choose something from the handmade ready-to-wear
selection (suits from $1,950) or get a bespoke (custom) suit and
tie for the big day (from $3,250). Either option features great
color and clean cuts. (Allow twelve weeks for a bespoke suit.)
Eisenberg & Eisenberg
16 W. 17th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-627-1290
eisenbergandeisenberg.com
This no-frills, industrial-looking store has loads of tuxedos from
major designers at some of the lowest prices around. A worsted-wool
Perry Ellis tux is $329 ($130 to rent); prices top out at $1,800
for a wool-and-mink ensemble.
Ermenegildo Zegna
663 Fifth Ave., nr. 52nd St.
888-880-3462
zegna.com
Zegna has many different suit collections to choose from, including
the Z Zegna collection (starting at $895), the Sartorial collection
(from $1,700), and the indulgent handmade Couture collection (from
$2,500). It also has shoes, from formal to elegant ($350-$600).
Etro
720 Madison Ave., nr. 63rd St.
212-317-9096
etro.it
English classics with a swank Italian twist are popular among Upper
East Siders who swear by the bold prints. The suits are no exception:
Look for brown linen pinstripes ($1,210), striped shirts ($235),
and jazzy ties ($115).
Giorgio Armani
760 Madison Ave., at 65th St.
212-988-9191
giorgioarmani.com
The inventor of power dressing flourished through the dress-down
times, and he's still the master of spiffy suits (about $2,500)
and snazzy ties ($115). Armani's peak-lapel and notch-collar tuxedos
are the ultimate in status menswear ($2,500-$3,800).
Gucci
685 Fifth Ave., at 54th St.
212-826-2600
840 Madison Ave., nr. 69th St.
212-717-2619
gucci.com
Fashion boys count on Gucci for the clothes they live, work, and
party in. And when they get married, Gucci is there again with loads
of chic, streamlined suits and several tuxedo styles. Current choices
include a three-button tux with satin trim and a single-button version
with a grosgrain lapel (around $2,500).
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