The A Team's Eveningwear Lookbook
Time and place are ongoing conversations in our world. We care about wearing the right things at the right time. When the occasion calls for it, we never miss a moment to dress our best. However, eveningwear can sometimes diminish the fun. While many long-table dinners and representational events might demand the strictest black and white tie, other galas or events allow for more flexibility. Indeed, black tie is akin to wearing navy or grey suits—within a defined palette, removing much of the guesswork about having the right attire ready. Our recently launched eveningwear collection encapsulates this very essence.
Fancy events provide perfect excuses for dressing up. Sometimes, we desire personal flair and expression beyond 'just an expensive timepiece' or fancy cufflinks and studs. So, how can we master this game?
Here's a little something from us. Eveningwear can be fun! We gathered a few of our team members from the Hong Kong team, and have put together this eveningwear style lookbook we have always wanted to create The featured styles range from traditional to contemporary creative. Whether for future reference or a last-minute fix for the evening or upcoming days, if you're tired of reusing the same tuxedo and want to leverage your existing wardrobe, this guide will prove useful. Even with just one pocket square, you can see how different folds can shift and influence the narrative of the look.
The traditionalists’ take
Traditionalists adhere strictly to black and white, avoiding risks. For proper and serious 'black tie' occasions, let's still play by the book to avoid mistakes that could be talked about for years.
Buzz wears a double-breasted tuxedo in a 4x1 configuration. His bespoke creation, also available in ready-to-wear, features a lower buttoning point, showcasing a few more studs and a wonderfully draped bib front. This clean, decadent look evokes a Great Gatsby-esque aesthetic.
100% Wool
A garment that will long live in your wardrobe. It is simply the pursuit of elegance when it comes to the world of eveningwear. This piece is not about taking risks but simply having everything done right. Our double-breasted tuxedo jacket is a timeless yet expressive cut. Featuring the 4x1 button configuration, the long-sweeping lapel accentuates the glamour of the silhouette, with a lower cut allowing the details of the evening shirt to stand out.
Cloth woven in Huddersfield in barathea weave. Weighing 16oz, although heavy on paper, while complementing our soft construction, it is the sort of weight to keep timeless eveningwear constantly elegant and in shape. We would not have recommended anything lighter unless it is peak summer outdoor events.
Our jacket features an unpadded shoulder with our signature lapel buttonhole, with higher armholes giving the garment an exceptional range of motion. We’ve also extended the shoulders slightly with our classic subtly-roped silhouette for a masculine yet elegant and timeless look. This jacket is specifically styled with jetted pockets to suit the formality.
Complete the look with: Wool Barathea Tuxedo Trousers - Black
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and fully lined
4x1 button stance
Peak lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Satin lapels
Fabric covered buttons
Jetted waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves
Size Chart
100% Cotton
One of the three important dinner shirts, with each representing a different personality. This is the most classic of all. This design features our classic collar, with a bib front keeping the front part neat and structured at all times. This setup also allows you to adorn with your favorite studs for contrasts. Fabric is a 120 yarn count 2-ply fine cloth in plain white.
Complete the entire Eveningwear look.
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
Four studs front
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Square double cuffs
Studs and cufflinks not provided
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% Silk
La Bowtique Bow ties boast a distinctive style — always full, never flat, imbued with dynamic lines that bring them to life. The design concept behind this collaboration finds its roots in aligning with The Anthology's house aesthetics, drawing inspiration from the soft angular curves, lines, waves, and parabolas presented in lapel arches, rolls, shoulder outlines, and jacket opening quarters. This bow tie also introduces an innovative technique, presenting unlined bowties with a small, elegant middle knot and large, exaggerated, contrasted wings. This unique approach captures the essence of old-world Hollywood glamour and a quintessential 50s-inspired aesthetic while seamlessly integrating modernity through its fluid silkiness and reduced substance via its unlined construction.
Every bow tie is self-tie, although they already come in its best tied form.
Size: 35cm-46cm (14”-18”)
100% Silk
The silk cummerbund by La Bowtique marks a refined evolution in design, tailored to our eveningwear and bow tie silhouette. It replaces the original five-panel construction with a sleeker four-panel configuration. Despite this reduction in panels, La Bowtique maintains the cummerbund's dimensions by widening each panel, ensuring it retains the same height and width that has come to define the brand's commitment to both style and functionality, always covering the entire waistband. Each layer is carefully paneled, stitched, and folded entirely by hand with a one-piece of flawless silk, a sophisticated and compulsory accessory that complements the bow tie's golden era aesthetic, appealing to those who appreciate the finer details in black-tie attire.
Size: 81cm-99cm (32”-39”)
Jason dons a ready-to-wear off-white dinner jacket. The classic outfit stands out with its color, so it's best to avoid additional flashy elements. Instead of a shirt, to keep warm and add a different touch, a black cashmere rollback was paired, creating a dressed-down version of the opulently lavish off-white dinner jacket.
100% Wool
A garment that will long live in your wardrobe. It is simply the pursuit of elegance when it comes to the world of eveningwear. This piece is not about taking risks but simply having everything done right. Our shawl lapel dinner jacket is a powerful statement that fully adheres to tradition. Having lent the bespoke cutting profile, its dynamic lapel curve has found its balance in presence.
Cloth woven in Huddersfield in barathea weave. Weighing 16oz, although heavy on paper, while complementing our soft construction, it is the sort of weight to keep timeless eveningwear constantly elegant and in shape. We would not have recommended anything lighter unless it is peak summer outdoor events.
Our jacket features an unpadded shoulder with our signature lapel buttonhole, with higher armholes giving the garment an exceptional range of motion. We’ve also extended the shoulders slightly with our classic subtly-roped silhouette for a masculine yet elegant and timeless look. This jacket is specifically styled with jetted pockets to suit the formality.
Complete the look with: Wool Barathea Tuxedo Trousers - Black
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and fully lined
1 button design
Shawl lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Fabric covered buttons
Jetted waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves
Size Chart
100% Silk
The silk cummerbund by La Bowtique marks a refined evolution in design, tailored to our eveningwear and bow tie silhouette. It replaces the original five-panel construction with a sleeker four-panel configuration. Despite this reduction in panels, La Bowtique maintains the cummerbund's dimensions by widening each panel, ensuring it retains the same height and width that has come to define the brand's commitment to both style and functionality, always covering the entire waistband. Each layer is carefully paneled, stitched, and folded entirely by hand with a one-piece of flawless silk, a sophisticated and compulsory accessory that complements the bow tie's golden era aesthetic, appealing to those who appreciate the finer details in black-tie attire.
Size: 81cm-99cm (32”-39”)
100% Wool
A garment that will long live in your wardrobe. It is simply the pursuit of elegance when it comes to the world of eveningwear. One pair serves all - this is the ultimate tuxedo trousers that would go well with all kinds of dinner jackets.
Cloth woven in Huddersfield in barathea weave. Weighing 16oz, although heavy on paper, while complementing our soft construction, it is the sort of weight to keep timeless eveningwear constantly elegant and in shape. We would not have recommended anything lighter unless it is peak summer outdoor events.
Designed with single reverse pleats, these dress trousers allow more room to the thigh for extra comfort and action. Equipped with side adjusters for an expressive sartorial look, also for cinching when needed.
Complete the set with jackets from our Eveningwear
Product details:
Side tabs, two front slanted pockets, and two back buttoned welt pockets
Satin side stripe
Single reverse pleat
Zip fly
Comes with unfinished leg openings. Turn-ups are not required
Size Chart
We are delighted to co-create this street slipper with Bowhill & Elliott, the last remaining slipper maker in the UK. This esteemed house still upholds the traditional ethos of "make in the back, sell in the front," with the entire shoemaking process taking place within two floors.
The upper pattern of the street slipper is meticulously hand-cut from a single piece, resulting in a more fluid and seamless design. Departing from the conventional Albert-style evening slipper, this tailored creation features a shorter vamp and eliminates sharp turns on the tongue, maintaining a consistently soft contour. This complements the natural curves of our tailoring, allowing for a more casual styling option. Imagine a standard slip-on loafer, but refined with one-piece leather and a thin, hand-attached sole that closely hugs the bottom of the shoe, exuding understated elegance. It pairs beautifully with trousers, denim, and shorts alike.
Crafted from calf suede in a rich black shade, the upper is both supple and durable, allowing for comfortable movement in this hand-lasted slipper. This design elevates the common loafer, adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to your ensemble. The colour allows them to be worn beyond everyday, but also when a black tie dress code calls for.
Summary:
- UK sizing
- Black calf suede upper
- Single leather sole. Topy (rubber) soles are recommended to be attached by your local cobbler before wearing.
If your size is not available, kindly email customercare@theanthology.net for special orders.
Creative Black Tie
Creative black tie is for the imaginative and daring, those who wish to break free from convention and stand out from the crowd. For those occasions when you want to inject a bit of fun into your attire, why not give these styling ideas a try?
Edward respects the traditional black and white color scheme, but instead of opting for a plain dinner jacket, he boldly chooses a houndstooth pattern. The notch lapel and monochromatic design make this daring choice surprisingly wearable. To balance the busy jacket, we suggest a simple fly-front shirt, letting the jacket take centre stage.
100% Merino Wool
A monochrome colour scheme executed with balanced scale and contrast, this is a timeless design for the modern tailoring wardrobe. This piece honours the classical look for golden-era film lovers to pair with a shirt and a tie. Alternatively, it is suitable to be styled casually for sartorial elegance with a modern twist of avant-garde during off-duty days.
Fabric is woven by a renowned noble mill in Scotland in a mid-weight merino wool, soft with a woollen touch. The piece drapes excellently over a shirt, polo, t-shirt and all kinds of knitwear while equally desirable to be worn under big overcoats.
Our jacket features an unpadded shoulder with our signature lapel buttonhole, with higher armholes giving the garment an exceptional range of motion. We’ve also extended the shoulders slightly with our classic subtly-roped silhouette for a masculine yet elegant and timeless look.
Pair this with: white Oxford Button-down shirt with charcoal dress trousers, lovat or olive Civilman Trousers for a classic look; black sweater or shirt, with black corduroy Civilman trousers for a more distinctive look.
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and full lined
3-roll-2 button stance
Notch lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Horn buttons
Patch waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves
Size Chart
100% Cotton
One of the three important dinner shirts, with each representing a different personality. This is the most understated of all. This design features our classic collar, with concealed fly front and and square double cuffs. The overall look is simple, unfussy. Fabric is a 120-yarn count 2-ply fine cloth in plain white.
Complete the entire Eveningwear look
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Square double cuffs
Cufflinks not provided
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% Wool
A garment that will long live in your wardrobe. It is simply the pursuit of elegance when it comes to the world of eveningwear. One pair serves all - this is the ultimate tuxedo trousers that would go well with all kinds of dinner jackets.
Cloth woven in Huddersfield in barathea weave. Weighing 16oz, although heavy on paper, while complementing our soft construction, it is the sort of weight to keep timeless eveningwear constantly elegant and in shape. We would not have recommended anything lighter unless it is peak summer outdoor events.
Designed with single reverse pleats, these dress trousers allow more room to the thigh for extra comfort and action. Equipped with side adjusters for an expressive sartorial look, also for cinching when needed.
Complete the set with jackets from our Eveningwear
Product details:
Side tabs, two front slanted pockets, and two back buttoned welt pockets
Satin side stripe
Single reverse pleat
Zip fly
Comes with unfinished leg openings. Turn-ups are not required
Size Chart
We are delighted to co-create this street slipper with Bowhill & Elliott, the last remaining slipper maker in the UK. This esteemed house still upholds the traditional ethos of "make in the back, sell in the front," with the entire shoemaking process taking place within two floors.
The upper pattern of the street slipper is meticulously hand-cut from a single piece, resulting in a more fluid and seamless design. Departing from the conventional Albert-style evening slipper, this tailored creation features a shorter vamp and eliminates sharp turns on the tongue, maintaining a consistently soft contour. This complements the natural curves of our tailoring, allowing for a more casual styling option. Imagine a standard slip-on loafer, but refined with one-piece leather and a thin, hand-attached sole that closely hugs the bottom of the shoe, exuding understated elegance. It pairs beautifully with trousers, denim, and shorts alike.
Crafted from calf suede in a rich black shade, the upper is both supple and durable, allowing for comfortable movement in this hand-lasted slipper. This design elevates the common loafer, adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to your ensemble. The colour allows them to be worn beyond everyday, but also when a black tie dress code calls for.
Summary:
- UK sizing
- Black calf suede upper
- Single leather sole. Topy (rubber) soles are recommended to be attached by your local cobbler before wearing.
If your size is not available, kindly email customercare@theanthology.net for special orders.
For a seamless outfit transition, consider swapping a sport jacket for the dinner jacket. The right colour is key. Edward pairs his custom oatmeal wool/cashmere double-breasted sport jacket with the same tuxedo trousers. Although this piece hasn’t received much coverage, if you’ve watched our cofounder Buzz’s recent video on social media, you’ll know there’s an exciting new program coming in 2025! Alternatively, a ready-to-wear ivory jacket could also work wonderfully.
100% Cotton
One of the three important dinner shirts, with each representing a different personality. This is the most understated of all. This design features our classic collar, with concealed fly front and and square double cuffs. The overall look is simple, unfussy. Fabric is a 120-yarn count 2-ply fine cloth in plain white.
Complete the entire Eveningwear look
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Square double cuffs
Cufflinks not provided
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
90% Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere
Resembling The Anthology’s partial identity of combining neutrals into sartorial wear, this fabric is woven exclusively for us by a renowned noble mill in Scotland. Fabric is composed of a significant amount of merino wool for a luscious handle, with a modest ratio of cashmere to bring out its finest possible. The cloth comes with a marled effect and a brushed finish, which comprehends a cosy and casual touch to the artefact, perfectly suitable for all smart-casual to casual occasions as a sumptuous yet quiet luxury, a feel-good wardrobe staple.
Our jacket features an unpadded shoulder with our signature lapel buttonhole, with higher armholes giving the garment an exceptional range of motion. We’ve also extended the shoulders slightly with our classic subtly-roped silhouette for a masculine yet elegant and timeless look.
Pair this with:
Workman Corduroy shirt in Moss Green or Mushroom Brown, Civilman Trousers in White Denim, Pleated Trousers in Forest Greenor Peanut Khaki, the Multicoloured Pocket Square and knitwear of any kinds in your desired colour.
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and half lined
3-roll-2 button stance
Notch lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Horn buttons
Patch waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves
Size Chart
Casper has a penchant for more a consistent palette of clothing. Earthy tones and denim are particularly flattering on him and he acknowledges that. To experiment, he starts with a traditional flamboyant pleated dinner shirt made from our Japanese chambray—creating an impressive outcome. Much like a Canadian tuxedo conveys a Canadian identity, this look perfectly captures Casper’s personal style. Forgoing a traditional tuxedo or dinner jacket, he opts for a Caviar corduroy jacket and black suede Bloomsbury loafers. During our lookbook shoot, we were torn between the Caviar and Black Corduroy, both of which work well, but envisioning a velvet dinner jacket, we believe a coloured version stands out better.
100% Cotton
Envisioning country corduroys through the colour of caviar, we capture an ineffable charm in their elusive olive and brown hues, which constantly shift with light and movement. This deep, light-absorbent shade of olive brown is both rich in texture yet versatile to style. The colour conveys urban wear, proven for both day and night, maintaining an aura of elegance and mystery at every moment.
Keeping it extremely wearable and versatile, the 12-wale caviar cotton corduroy offers a defined structure, durable to use, yet softened with a supple, velveted finish on the exterior, fully expressing functionality and elegance all at once.
This design features a 6-roll-2 configuration, slightly more horizontal lapels, subtly angled, signature lapel buttonhole, also higher armholes giving the garment an exceptional range of motion. We’ve also extended the shoulders slightly with our unpadded waterfall shoulder for an extra touch of casual flair.
Complete the set with: Civilman Trousers - Caviar
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and Fully lined
6-roll-2 button stance
Peak lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Horn buttons
Patch waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves
Size Chart
100% Cotton
One of the three important dinner shirts, with each representing a different personality. This is the most flamboyant of all. This design features our classic collar, with a pleated front hand-folded by our skillful shirtmaker. It conveys a stronger statement, with a nod to the classics. Fabric is a 120 yarn count 2-ply fine cloth in plain white.
Complete the entire Eveningwear look
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Square double cuffs
Cufflinks not provided
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% Cotton
Breathing new life into black in tailoring, twisting the idea of the colour to enable usage outside of the formal settings while respectfully following tradition. It is why we experiment with corduroy, as the fabrication has historically always been an outlet for creative colours. The only distinction is, instead of going for a bright colour, we go the opposite way for a deep, sunken and light-absorbent black.
Keeping it extremely wearable and versatile, the 12-wale black cotton corduroy offers a defined structure, durable to use, yet softened with a supple, velveted finish on the exterior, fully expressing functionality and elegance with the slightest hint of the avant-garde all at once.
This design features a 6-roll-2 configuration, slightly more horizontal lapels, subtly angled, signature lapel buttonhole, also higher armholes giving the garment an exceptional range of motion. We’ve also extended the shoulders slightly with our unpadded waterfall shoulder for an extra touch of casual flair.
Complete the set with: Civilman Trousers - Black Corduroy
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and Full lined
6-roll-2 button stance
Peak lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Horn buttons
Patch waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves
Size Chart
We are honoured to create this collaboration model crafted by one of the last remaining English shoemakers, the formidable, dependable, failproof Crockett & Jones.
Bloomsbury is an absolute no-fuss, short-vamped tassel loafer. It is an ode to Bloomsbury Group's commitment to exploring new ways of thinking, like how a tassel loafer was born out of artistic curiosities.
On an archival 72 last, the shoe features a short vamp and a soft almond toe, modishly executed with wider joints to achieve a versatile look, also made more comfortable. The style opens doors to both casual and formal styling, instead of a typical long-vamp loafer where strictly formal dressing is preferred.
This design is done in black suede, with single leather sole, Goodyear welted. Box and individual shoe bags included.
Summary:
• UK sizing
• E fitting
• 72 last
• Black suede upper
• Single leather sole
If your size is not available, kindly email customercare@theanthology.net for special orders.
Crepe, often used in fine womenswear and traditional mens’ eveningwear, finds new life in a camel-coloured deadstock fabric we discovered. Initially crafted as a casual daily sport jacket for Buzz, we reimagined it for eveningwear, complete with notch lapels and patch pockets. This versatile piece defies the strictest dressing rules, proving that with the right styling, it fits perfectly into an eveningwear ensemble.
100% Silk
La Bowtique Bow ties boast a distinctive style — always full, never flat, imbued with dynamic lines that bring them to life. The design concept behind this collaboration finds its roots in aligning with The Anthology's house aesthetics, drawing inspiration from the soft angular curves, lines, waves, and parabolas presented in lapel arches, rolls, shoulder outlines, and jacket opening quarters. This bow tie also introduces an innovative technique, presenting unlined bowties with a small, elegant middle knot and large, exaggerated, contrasted wings. This unique approach captures the essence of old-world Hollywood glamour and a quintessential 50s-inspired aesthetic while seamlessly integrating modernity through its fluid silkiness and reduced substance via its unlined construction.
Every bow tie is self-tie, although they already come in its best tied form.
Size: 35cm-46cm (14”-18”)
100% Silk
The silk cummerbund by La Bowtique marks a refined evolution in design, tailored to our eveningwear and bow tie silhouette. It replaces the original five-panel construction with a sleeker four-panel configuration. Despite this reduction in panels, La Bowtique maintains the cummerbund's dimensions by widening each panel, ensuring it retains the same height and width that has come to define the brand's commitment to both style and functionality, always covering the entire waistband. Each layer is carefully paneled, stitched, and folded entirely by hand with a one-piece of flawless silk, a sophisticated and compulsory accessory that complements the bow tie's golden era aesthetic, appealing to those who appreciate the finer details in black-tie attire.
Size: 81cm-99cm (32”-39”)
May this provide you with ample inspiration! Season’s Greetings from the entire TA Team. Wishing everyone here a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!