In its most authentic form, the tuxedo was once the quintessential formal menswear choice, but despite this authenticity, these bold tuxedo takes have reworked the design in recent years, assuming androgynous cuts and disheveled elegance. The combination of dress pant, blazer and bow tie has been seen on innumerable runways, always exuding high levels of confidence and style.
The tuxedo is now as much a female staple as it is male, frequently worn by celebrities and women in positions of power. The spread of androgynous dinner suits has accommodated this shift, allowing harbingers to sport what is usually perceived as a manly look. Tuxedo-themed jewelry lines have also become commonplace, attaching hanging gold chains to faux neck pieces. These twists have brought about an eclectic mix of dapper apparel, effectively reworking a historical look.
65 Bold Tuxedo Takes
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Old Money Menswear Shoots
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Waterproof Suits
Ted Baker's London Party Animal Tuxedo Resists Water and Stains
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Spiffy LEGO Accessories
Galahad J. Sports Toy Block Tuxedo Trimmings
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Tuxedo Cuffs on Women
H&M Blends Menswear & Lingerie in ‘Wonderland'
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Highlighter Hair Shoots
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Movie-Themed Prom Wear
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Androgynous Tuxedos
The Ruffian Fall 2011 Collection Makes its Debut on the Runway
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Tuxedo-Dressed Temptresses
The Allure Korea 'The Seduction' Spread Stars Jacquelyn Jablonski
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Contemporary Tuxedos
Karl Lagerfeld Updates Traditional Evening Wear in Vogue Germany
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Lady Leisure Suits
The DSquared2 Spring/Summer 2011 Line is Dapper and Dignified
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Boyish Style Icon Campaigns
Tomboy Spring Summer 2012 Features Chole Sevigny
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Building Block Bow Ties
Nicholas Tee Ruiz's Quirky Collection is Inspired by MoMA Exhibits
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Mini Formal Wear Manicures
These Tuxedo Nails are Snazzy and Sassy
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Female Tuxedos
Rihanna at 2009 Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC
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Menswear for Women
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits
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Hot Tangoing Twosomes
Dancing Models Heat Up the Karl Lagerfeld Numero 121 Editorial
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Dapper Wooden Duds
Mixture by Yan Liang Unites Timber with Textiles for RTW Woodgrain Style
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Lanvin Spring Summer 2012 by Steven Meisel is Stylishly Chaotic
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Fashion-Framing Editorials
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Tailored Bow Tie Tuxedos
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Keyboard Tuxedos
Reboot the Life Back into a Party With the Computer Keys Jacket
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Economical Haute Couture
Lanvin for H and M Men Collection Brings High Fashion to the Mainstream
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Masculine Chromatic Captures
The Ryan Barrett Homme Style Magazine Editorial is Darkly Dapper
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Cross-Dressing Pictorials
The Multi-Model Editorial, 'New Faces' in French Revue De Modes
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Badass Androgynous Photoshoots
Vogue Japan's 'Melancholy Was The Mood' May 2012 Spread is Epicine
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Old-School Preppy Ensembles
The Ovadia and Sons SS12 Collection Boasts Versatile Sophistication
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Pasta-Inspired Formal Wear
Design Studio Micro Works Makes Bow Tie Pasta for Your Neck
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Criss-Cross Latex
Rhianna's Black Statement Thigh High Leggings
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Bizarre Boy Scout Fashion
The Wood Wood SS12 Line Boasts Plenty of Element-Enduring Ensembles
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Accessory Hybrids
Rihanna Rocks the Earring Necklace
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Disheveled Celeb Spreads
Brad Pitt by Mario Sorrenti Brings Dapper and Disarranged into One Look
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Bromantic Black-Tie Fashion
The Dolce & Gabbana 2010/2011 Winter Lookbook Models Stick Together
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The Darren Criss GQ Editorial Shows off Classy Wedding Ensembles
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90s Grunge Glamor Shots
The Maaike Klaasen Elle Dutch Photo Shoot is Slouchy-Chic
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Recycled Launderable Tuxes
Cintas Corp's Washable Tuxedo is Incredibly Eco-Friendly
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Menswear for Ladies
Runway Chic Goes From Femme Fatale to Sexy Tomboy in a Flash
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Tuxedo Chairs
Elegant & Playfully Dressed Chairs by Nata Janberidze
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Playful Pantsuit Spreads
Smoking! by Terry Tsiolis Flaunts Black Tie Garb With a Bit of Fun
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Sparkling Gold Blazers
Aneta Kowalczyk Snaps Stunning Shoot for Zwierciadlo January 2012
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Dark Side Dress Shirts
The Bow TIE Tuxedo Shirt Brings Out Your Inner 'Star Wars' Geek
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Suit Shorts
Alexander Wang Paired Biker Shorts With Tux Jacket for CFDA Awards
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Dashing Eggplant-Toned Tuxedos
The Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer Menswear Campaign is Bold
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Tuxedo Dresses
Kate Beckinsale's Menswear-Inspired Cover Look
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Basic Color-Blocked Fashion
Celine Fall 2011 Runway Show Features Simple Black-and-White Styles
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Brooding Model Close-Ups
The Justin Manning by Marko Mijailovic Portrait Series is Honest and Raw
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Romantic Burger Ads
The Jack in the Box 'Marry Bacon' Super Bowl Ad is Crispy and Cute
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Tux Ties Without Shirts... For Ladies
Karl Lagerfeld Fall 2008
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Formal Gadget Cases
The Tuxedo Gadget Case Would Make James Bond Proud
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Vintage Cartoon Face Replacements
'Common Human Activity' by Amber Vittoria Reimagines Photos
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Figure Eight Seating
The Eight Bar Stool is Perfect for Ocho-Cinco
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Tuxedo-Inspired Swimwear
These Tailed Swimsuits are Full of Waterproof Elegance
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Canadian Tuxedo Ensembles
New Denim Layers x Indigo Editorial Blends Blues in Revolutionary Ways
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Tuxedo Jewelry
This Ranjana Khan Collar Cascade Necklace is Elegantly Fit for a Black-Tie Affair
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Gender-Blurring Galleries
The Snejana Onopka Vogue Nippon Shoot is Both Masculine and Feminine
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Faux Neckwear
Comme Des Garcons Spring 2010 Line Affixes Ties to Shirts
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Funky Fuchsia Tresses
The Fashion Magazine 'Tux Deluxe' Issue Gets Sweet Swagger Flowing
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Dramatic Monochromatic Fashion
The 2012 BAFTA Red Carpet Had Lots of Black and White Looks
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Black Tie Baking Attire
The Formal Collar Apron is Defined as Debonair Chefwear
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Same-Sex Wedding Cards
Hallmark Capitalizes on Ellen DeGeneres' Marriage
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Black Tie Lamps
Ramei Keum's Gentleman Lamp Brings a Bit of Class to Any Table
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Designer Diffusion Captures
KARL by Karl Lagerfeld for Net-A-Porter Snapped by Designer Himself
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Hands-Free Timed Tea
Penguin Tea Timer
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Jumpsuit Tuxedos
The 'Fuxedo' is Designed for Easy Access
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Gold Fabric
The EMPA Team Finds a Way to Weave 24k Gold into Clothes
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