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Hickey Freeman
666 Fifth Ave., nr. 53rd Street
212-586-6841
hickeyfreeman.com
The Hickey Freeman flagship store offers ready-to-wear and custom-made menswear, including some of the nicest formal attire in the city. Look for wool and mohair tuxedos (from $1,495) and silk boq-tie-and-cummerbund sets ($125). Also check out their boys' line, with suits from $495.
Hugo Boss
717 Fifth Ave., at 56th St.
212-485-1800
hugoboss.com
Boss offers formalwear that's sharp enough for movers and shakers who are over 50�and cool enough for their sons. Choose from impeccable two- or three-button single-breasted tuxedos ($900�$1,100).
Jack & Co. Formalwear
128 E. 86th St., nr. Lexington Ave., second fl.
212-722-4455
jacktuxedos.com
Trust the people in this spacious showroom to hook you up with an outfit for your wedding day—they've been doing it for more than 80 years. Complete getups from designers like Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis, and Oscar de la Renta can be rented ($116–$136) or purchased ($279–$600).
Jack Silver Formalwear, Inc.
1780 Broadway, nr. 57th St., Ste. 303
212-582-0202
jacksilverformalwear.com
Tucked away on one floor of an office building, this sparse boutique will rent a man everything he needs for a formal occasion: shoes ($30), vests ($35), morning coats ($150), and tuxedos in all shapes and sizes ($140). Standard rentals are two days.
J.Crew
Call 800-562-0258
or visit j.crew.com
for locations.
With an increasing emphasis on city style, J.Crew has plenty to wear to work, on weekends, and to weddings. No tuxedos, but they do have well-cut wool suits, and you can always work their shirts (from $59.50) and ties (from $39.50) with a swank designer suit.
J.
Press
7 E. 44th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-687-7642
jpressonline.com
J. Press offers two well-done styles of tuxedos—the shawl-collar and peak-lapel—both jet-black in very traditional cuts (from $545). Also check out the selection of tied and untied bow ties ($36), silver cuff links with onyx ($70), and cummerbund sets ($62.50).
Johnston & Murphy
520 Madison Ave., at 54th St.
212-527-2342
johnstonandmurphy.com
While they also carry all the casual must-haves for men, this shop is best known for its quality leather shoes in a range of styles for any occasion. The best bet for your wedding day is the $198 cap-toe patent- leather black shoe, specially made to accessorize a tux.
John Varvatos
149 Mercer St., nr. Prince St.
212-965-0700
Famous for his luxurious but sporty designs with superb details, Varvatos offers up covetable clothes for trend-conscious grooms, including sleek suits ($1,295–$1,895), tuxedos ($1,295–$1,895), and all the matching accessories (except cuff links). Linus
160 Spring St., nr. W. Broadway
917-237-0222
Swing by this German import to find all you'll need to dress to the nines. The one-button wool-cashmere blend Italian-made tuxedo is elegant and luxe (from $599). Ties are a must-see, especially the wide solids in shades of pink ($49), and the silver cuff links with stones ($79) can add a polished finish.
Macy's
151 W. 34th St., at Broadway
212-695-4400
macys.com
When it comes to suits, slacks, and sports jackets, this well-priced store has one of the biggest selections in town; you'll also find a good selection of tuxedos. Designers include Lauren by Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, and Phat Farm. Tuxedos are from $495.
Paul Smith
108 Fifth Ave., at 16th St.
212-627-9770
paulsmith.co.uk
Paul Smith mixes classic British bespoke tailoring with colorful, almost psychedelic linings in his suits (from $995). His striped shirts (from $175) and ties (from $120) are so irresistible, you'll wear them long after the big day.
Paul Stuart
Madison Ave. at 45th St.
212-682-0320
paulstuart.com
Tucked in among the thousands of beautiful, old-school men's suits at this quiet, classy shop are several superb tuxedos, along with every imaginable style of tuxedo shirt, cummerbund, vest, and stud set—all in the most impeccable taste, of course. Prices start at $984.
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