Weddings Summer 2013 > Grooms

Prada

Narrow black suits (from $1,870), dress shirts (about $420), and nylon accessories are staples at Prada. Tailored ready-to-wear tuxedos with two-button jackets start at $3,150.

Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label tuxedo comes in super-luxurious wool ($5,295), and the slim-cut Black Label tuxedo starts at $2,295. Polo tuxedo styles are comparative bargains at $1,595.

Rothmans

This independent store carries suits ($595 to $1,795) and tuxedos ($595 to $1,795) by big-name menswear designers like Canali and Hugo Boss. Z Zegna designs are especially popular with aisle-bound guys. Custom suits start at $895. (good value)

Saint Laurent Paris

Three-button wool suits from this storied French label start at $1,995; the iconic one-button Le Smoking tuxedo is $3,950.

Saint Laurie Merchant Tailors

It usually takes four to six weeks for this old-school tailor to make a custom suit (from $1,595 to $2,095), but the shop can accommodate rush orders. By appointment only.

Salvatore Ferragamo

The Italian couturier’s sleek suits start at $1,800; tux options include basic black ($2,600) and more elaborate versions with colorful linings (from $2,950).

Seize sur Vingt

For formal weddings, grooms come to this classy Soho atelier for crisp ready-to-wear suits (from $960), made-to-measure designs (from $1,650), or custom tuxedos (from $1,750).

Thom Browne

This edgy designer is well known for his handmade garments. Customers can choose from his existing line (from $2,200) or have a suit made to measure.

Thomas Pink

This boutique offers an array of cuff links and bow ties, but it’s most famous for its handsome shirts. The Marcella (from $185) is a best seller. Ask about the made-to-order options (from $285).

Tom Ford

The fashion set turns to Ford for suiting made with the highest level of craftsmanship. Of late, the coveted line features a selection of custom suiting, including made-to-measure suits starting at $5,000. Also available are shirts starting at $790, and footwear at $1,290.

Topman

This English fast-fashion export stocks an array of trendy, wallet-friendly options, such as a navy or light-blue, wool-mix, skinny-fit suit for $400. (good value)

Turnbull & Asser

This British shirtmaker is famous for its single-breasted peaked-lapel tuxedo in a wool blend. Offerings include both ready-made (from $3,750) and made-to-measure (from $4,000). Allow six to eight weeks for custom work. In addition to tuxes, it also offers a special program to outfit all the men in your wedding.

White Chalk

For modern grooms looking to stand out, British expat Aaron Black’s sleek new atelier offers offbeat ready-to-wear suits (from $2,500) and full bespoke (from $3,500) in luxurious materials from English mill Holland & Sherry. White Chalk once did a custom silk-pajama suit for a groom, and it also offers a range of colorful ties and pocket squares to finish off the whimsical wedding-day look.

From the Summer 2013 New York Wedding Guide