Custom tuxedos for Carlton
Black-tie made properly: lapels, facings and trousers cut and finished to your measurements.
- About 3 km from Carlton to our showroom
- Two fittings with every order
- 20,000+ fabrics from Italian and Australian mills
Made only for you
Cut to your measurements, posture and taste rather than adapted from a standard size.
20,000+ fabrics
Wools, linens, cottons, mohair, tweeds and more, including Biella-woven Australian merino and cloths from Zegna, Dormeuil and Loro Piana.
In-house tailor
Adjustments after your second fitting are handled in our Richmond shop, usually within a week.
Measurements on file
Your pattern and alteration notes are saved, so your next order is quicker and simpler.
Tuxedos for Carlton clients
Choose shawl, peak or notch lapels, the facing, buttons and trouser braid. We will guide you through the traditional options and the modern ones.
If you attend black-tie events regularly, owning a tuxedo cut for you is often more practical than relying on hire.
Carlton clients often come to us for graduations, interviews and first professional suits.
Clients from the CBD and inner city often pop over on their lunch break or after work; Bridge Road is a short tram ride east.
Carlton is about 3 km from our showroom at 214 Bridge Road, Richmond.
Neighbours in Fitzroy, Melbourne CBD and Collingwood often come in together for group and wedding orders.
We see clients from across City of Melbourne, including Carlton (3053).
We don't hand your garment over until you're happy with the fit. Any adjustments are made by our in-house tailor.
Planning tuxedos from Carlton? Get a custom quote in a minute.
What is included
- Second fitting and in-house adjustments
- Matching dress shirt on request
- Lapel and facing selection
- Cloth choice for the season
- Measurements and posture notes
Who it is for
- Grooms and wedding parties
- Gala and award-night guests
- Anyone attending regular black-tie events
Garments we make for this
- Tuxedo
- Jacket or blazer
- Trousers
- Shirt
How it works
- 1
Book a fitting
Pick a time at our Bridge Road showroom. The first appointment takes about 45 minutes.
- 2
Design it together
We talk through the occasion, choose the cloth from 20,000+ fabrics, settle every style detail and take your measurements.
- 3
Second fitting
About four weeks later your garment is ready to try on. We check the fit and mark any final adjustments.
- 4
Wear and reorder
Final tweaks are made in-house, usually within a week. Your measurements stay on file for next time.
We come to you
Can’t get to Richmond from Carlton?
Ask about our travelling tailor. We bring the fabric samples, style advice and measuring tape to your home or office, then arrange your second fitting with you.
What affects the price
Every order is quoted individually. These are the main things that change it:
- Cloth and facing
- Lapel style
- Matching shirt or waistcoat
- How soon you need it
Any figure we show is an estimate. The final price is confirmed after your details are checked.
Popular extras
- Matching waistcoat
- Monogramming
- Custom lining
- Rush order (date within 4 weeks)
Tuxedos questions
Which lapel should I choose?
Shawl and peak lapels are the classic black-tie choices; a notch lapel is more relaxed. We will show you how each looks on you.
Can I get a midnight navy tuxedo?
Yes. Midnight navy and black are both traditional, and we can show you other cloths too.
Do you make tuxedo shirts?
Yes. Dress shirts are made to your measurements as well.
Can the groom wear a tuxedo and groomsmen wear suits?
Yes. We can coordinate cloths and details so the group looks considered.
Where are your fabrics from?
We hold over 20,000 fabrics, including Australian merino woven in Biella, Italy, and cloths from mills such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Dormeuil and Loro Piana.
How much will it cost?
Every order is quoted individually because the fabric, style and number of pieces change the price. Send your details and we will come back with a custom quote. The final price is confirmed after your details are checked.
How long does a custom garment take?
A suit typically takes 3 to 4 weeks to make and shirts 2 to 3 weeks. If you need it for a specific date, tell us at your first fitting and we will confirm whether the timeline works.
Do you look after clients from Carlton?
Yes. Carlton clients visit our Richmond showroom regularly. Our showroom is on Bridge Road in Richmond. We welcome clients from anywhere in Melbourne and beyond, and once your measurements are on file, reorders are simple wherever you live.
We don't hand your garment over until you're happy with the fit. Any adjustments are made by our in-house tailor.
Tuxedos near Carlton
Our showroom is on Bridge Road in Richmond. We welcome clients from anywhere in Melbourne and beyond, and once your measurements are on file, reorders are simple wherever you live.