Weddings Winter 2011 > Grooms

Against Nature Atelier

159 Chrystie St., nr. Delancey St.; 212-228-4552 againstnaturenyc.com

This Lower East Side atelier is the dapper groom’s go-to for bespoke attire. Suits (from $3,250) take six to eight weeks to make; shirts start at $350. Ties, pocket squares, and cuff links are also available.

Agnès B.

13 E. 16th St., nr. Fifth Ave. (various locations); 212-741-2585; agnesb.com

Grooms hit up Agnès B. for subtle formalwear. Popular styles for weddings include the two-button Matt jacket, which comes lined in satin (from $685), and the wool Peter pants ($365).

Alan David Custom

16 E. 40th St., at Madison Ave., Ste. 702; 212-227-4040; alandavidnyc.com

Run by fourth-generation owner Alan Horowitz, this family-operated business makes every suit by hand in its New York factory, with a custom pattern for each client. They also do tuxes, jackets, and trousers, with prices from $1,295 to $2,295.

A.P.C.

131 Mercer St., nr. Prince St.; 212-966-9685; apc.fr

Leave it to the French. 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 $580, pants from $229); the store also offers skinny ties in various colors (from $75).

Ascot Chang

110 Central Park S., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-759-3333; ascotchang.com

This Hong Kong import caters to the conservative man. Although the boutique offers prêt-à-porter (from $2,000), most customers have their tuxes made to order (from $3,000).

Baldwin Formals

1156 Sixth Ave., at 45th St., second fl.; 212-245-8190; nyctuxedos.com

Rent ($115–$200) or buy (from $495) all manner of formal attire in this welcoming store, which has everything from morning suits to tuxedo standards by designers like Joseph Abboud and Calvin Klein. (good value)

Bonobos.com

It’s shirts, suits, and trousers here—and reasonably priced ones, at that. The site caters to all body types, with styles from preppy to flamboyant and everything in between. It also stocks tons of accessories—ties start at $75.

Brioni

57 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.; 55 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, fashioned with the groom’s choice of fabric, lapels, and cut, should be ready in six to eight weeks’ time (from $7,500).

Brooks Brothers

346 Madison Ave., at 44th St. (various locations); 212-682-8800; brooksbrothers.com

This American classic offers a number of traditional styles that can be personalized by the groom ($698–$1,600). Tuxes from Brooks Brothers’ high-end Golden Fleece collection run from $1,700 to $5,000. Alterations take up to a week.

Burberry

9 E. 57th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-407-7100; burberry.com

Husbands-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 upscale look should check out the Burberry Prorsum collection.

From the Winter 2011 New York Wedding Guide