Prada
724 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St.
212-664-0010
841 Madison Ave., at 70th St.
212-327-4200
45 E. 57th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-308-2332
575 Broadway, at Prince St.
212-334-8888
Narrow suits (from $1,900), dress shirts (about $330), and nylon accessories
are constants at this shrine to the young, stylish, and slim. It offers
one tuxedo: a three-button style with a satin lapel and waist details
(about $2,200). Not much of a choice, but if you swear by Prada's
sleek fabrics and streamlined tailoring, nothing else comes close.
Ralph Lauren
867 Madison Ave., at 72nd St.
212-606-2100
polo.com
Why stray from what you know and love on your wedding day? As you’d expect, Ralph Lauren is a great source for sharp, just-fashionable-enough formal attire. A tux from the Purple Label (made in Italy) will run you about $3,000 to $4,000; Blue Label getups are around $1,000. Rothmans
200 Park Ave. So., at 17th St.
212-777-7400
rothmansny.com
This refreshingly easy-to-navigate store has both suits and tuxedos ($350–$1,395) from all the big-name menswear designers—including Canali, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, and Joseph Abboud. You'll also find all the necessary accessories.
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.
212-753-4000
saksfifthavenue.com
It's worth perusing Saks' great designer floor to check out tuxes from makers like Armani, Hugo Boss, and Canali (from $795). But if you’re after something really special, stop by Domenico Spano'’s Custom Shop for a classic suit that will fit you like nothing else (from $3,200).
Salvatore Ferragamo
665 Fifth Ave., at 52nd St.
212-759-3822
124 Spring St., at Greene St.
212-226-4330
ferragamo.com
This venerable Italian company can't be beat for chic dress clothes and accessories. Sleek suits are from $1,300, bold power ties are $130, and cuff links start at $120.
Seize sur Vingt
243 Elizabeth St., nr. Prince St.
212-343-0476
16sur20.com
Formal hipsters swear by the crisp tailored shirts, but the classic suits are equally stunning. Groomsmen can get made-to-measure (from $1,200) or custom ones (from $1,650), while grooms looking to get extra-dapper can customize their tuxedos by getting grosgrain or satin on the lapel ($2,250–$2,800). Syms
400 Park Ave., at 54th St.
212-317-8200
42 Trinity Pl., at Rector St.
212-797-1199
syms.com
If you're willing to squeeze through the narrow aisles and flip through hundreds of racks, you’ll discover that this discount chain has some incredible deals on men's formal clothes ($99–$499). Blow the savings on champagne.
Thomas Pink
520 Madison Ave., at 53rd St.
212-838-1928
1155 Sixth Ave., at 44th St.
212-840-9663
Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle
212-823-9650
A wardrobe mainstay for cosmopolitan businessmen, Thomas Pink offers an array of cuff links, cummerbunds, and bow ties, but the English outfitter is most famous for handsome shirts. The Marcella, its best-selling evening shirt, is made of white Egyptian-cotton piqué and is offered in both wing- and spread-collar with French cuffs and four studs ($165). Turnbull
& Asser
42 E. 57th St., nr. Madison Ave.
212-752-5700
877-887-6285
turnbullandasser.com
Founded in London in 1885, Turnbull & Asser is considered by many to be the most prestigious British shirtmaker in existence. Famous for its single-breasted, peak-lapel tuxedo in a wool-and-cashmere blend, this store offers ready-made (from $3,295) and made-to-measure tuxes (from $3,600). Allow at least eight to ten weeks to receive your royal ensemble.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
855 Madison Ave., at 71st St.
212-988-3821
3 E. 57th St., at Fifth Ave.
212-980-2970
ysl.com
YSL is one of the hottest menswear labels in the world, filled with sleek silhouettes that men with high-fashion tastes drool over. Three-button wool suits start at $1,700 and two-button peak-lapel tuxes at $2,700.
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