Tuxes and Suits
Agnès B
13 E. 16th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-741-2585; agnesb.comGrooms hit up Agnès B. for subtle, simple formal wear. Popular styles for weddings include the Matt jacket, a two-button evening number ($785), and the Peter pants ($365).
APC
131 Mercer St., nr. Prince St.; 212-966-9685; apc.frLeave it to the French to do everything better—A.P.C.’s hip clothes, with their narrow European-style fit, are perfect for a casual wedding. A black suit of light alpaca wool is a classic option for more formal affairs (jacket from $500, pants from $220).
Ascot Chang
110 Central Park S., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-759-3333; ascotchang.comThis Hong Kong import caters to the conservative man. Though the boutique offers prêt-à-porter (from $2,950), most who ascribe to its detail-oriented aesthetic have their tuxes made to order (from $3,000).
Baldwin Formals
1156 Sixth Ave., at 45th St.; 212-245-8190; nyctuxedos.comRent ($100 to $230) or buy (from $595) all sorts of formal attire in this welcoming store, where they have everything from morning suits to tuxedo standards from designers like Givenchy and Charles Jourdan.
bonobos.com
It’s trousers only at this site—and reasonably priced ones at that. Their focus is on fitting all body types, with styles from flamboyant to preppy and everything in between. It’s the perfect go-to for grooms and their party.
Brioni
57 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.; 646-624-560055 E. 52nd St., nr. Madison Ave.; 646-624-5600; brioni.com
This brand’s narrow Italian cuts make for famously clean silhouettes with pinstripes galore. The tuxedo, with a groom’s choice of fabric, lapels, and cut, is ready in six to eight weeks (from $7,500).
Brooks Brothers
346 Madison Ave., at 44th St. (various locations); 212-682-8800; brooksbrothers.comThis American favorite offers a number of traditional styles that can be personalized by the groom ($900 to $1,800). There are a host of blazers and slacks for less formal weddings. Alterations take up to a week.
Burberry
9 E. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-407-7100; burberry.comHusbands-to-be on the hunt for formal attire can pick up a classic black suit for around $1,295; those in search of a more casual look can check out the Burberry Prorsum collection.
Century 21 Department Stores
22 Cortlandt St., nr. Church St.; 212-227-9092; c21stores.comGrooms crowd this discount department store to find great styles from lines like Hugo Boss and Kenneth Cole, discounted 35 to 75 percent.
From the Summer 2010 New York Wedding Guide