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Does the idea of donning
a full tux to attend a formal gala
make you want to gag on
a canapé? If so, consider ditching

the traditional tuxedo jacket
for leather. Admittedly, this is an
extremely advanced style move
best reserved for very specific
situations (yes: red carpet
at the Grammys; no: the Nobel
Prize banquet), but it can be
pulled off. The nucleus of the
outfit is—surprise!—the
Photographs: Jeffrey Westbrook (still lifes). Prop styling: Claire Tedaldi/Halley Resources.
jacket. Opt for a model that’s jet-
black and extremely clean, like
the biker from Dolce & Gabbana
at left. Ground it with a pair
of traditional tuxedo trousers and
pepper in a generous helping of
outside-the-black-tie accessories:
silver bracelets, Chelsea boots,
maybe a bolo tie. Then hit
the party. It doesn’t matter
if you’re a desk jockey by day—
you’ll be a rock star that night.
—Daniel Dumas 1. 2. 3.

GIVE YOUR NOT ALL THE JACKET IS

OPPOSITE: WEEKEND RIDER LEATHER IS AN INVESTMENT
Leather jacket ($5,045), tuxedo
shirt ($725), tie ($175), evening THE NIGHT OFF. CREATED EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY.
scarf ($975), and trousers ($495) That badass Your jacket should After the party,
by Dolce & Gabbana.
grime-covered be made from a your new luxe leather
THIS PAGE: Schott Perfecto you lighter leather, like can be worn with
Boot by Givenchy; glasses
($895), link bracelet ($1,060), and wear while ripping goatskin. You’ll jeans, with khakis,
bolo tie ($730) by Chrome
Hearts; silver comb ($400) around on your keep warm outside with anything, really.
by Tiffany & Co.; card holder Ducati? Leave it yet stay cool inside— As the years go
($360), Celine by Hedi
Slimane; lighter ($870) and ring at home for even tearing up by, it’ll look better
($1,260) by Cartier; cuff bracelet black-tie events. the dance floor. with age.
($890) by Hermès.

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