A style guide for grooms-to-be spotlighting standout tuxedos for cocktail nights, receptions, or after-parties, this piece moves beyond sherwanis and bandhgalas to showcase sharp, modern tailoring. From Gaurav Gupta’s subtly whimsical metallic lapels to Amit Aggarwal’s dramatic blood-red embroidery, it curates statement looks for men who want their tuxedo to truly own the room.
Amid a sea of kurtas, bandhgalas and sherwanis that a groom wears for the wedding festivities, there comes that one event that lets him glam things up a bit. Whether it’s the cocktail party, wedding after-party, or the reception, one night lets the tuxedo have a moment. Don’t get us wrong, we love a man dressed in a beautiful bandhgala. But we also don’t mind the sight of a man wearing a sharp tuxedo with a sleek lapel, a crisp shirt, and well-fitted trousers with the perfect break. If you are a groom-to-be who’s looking for your perfect tuxedo right now, read on to know our top picks.
This beautiful black tuxedo from Gaurav Gupta features slim pants, a peak lapel, and diagonal pockets on the jacket. We’re particularly loving the whimsical metallic detail on the edges of the lapel of the jacket. If you’re the kind of groom who’s looking for a tux that feels more or less classic but slightly more interesting, this is a great pick.
Dripping Blood Tuxedo From Amit Aggarwal
Okay, we’re pretty sure tuxedos don’t get cooler than this! This one from Amit Aggarwal features a red, drip-like embroidery that is reminiscent of dripping blood. It feels cool, sharp, and a little eerie. The shirt also comes with a metallic texture that further elevates the tux. If you’re the kind of groom who likes to have an entrance, this is a great pick.
This tuxedo from Rimzim Dadu comes with a pair of relaxed pants, along with a shirt and jacket with her signature textile innovation. The jacket has a shawl lapel that features their signature metallic textile crafted from steel cords woven together. The shawl collar also has an ombré effect with a pop of blue.
Or, if you’re looking for something a little less unconventional, and a little more classic, you can opt for this sharp tux with a peak lapel, from Raghavendra Rathore. It’s a traditional tuxedo, but slightly more glam, thanks to the sequin embroidery all over the jacket. And, when it comes to menswear, few designers manage to nail the fit as well as Raghavendra Rathore.
Speaking of designers who get the fit right, our next pick is this black tux from Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna. It comes with straight pants and a blingy jacket. We love two things about this tux: first is the layered hem of the jacket, and second is the shape of the lapel.
If you’d like to go for a muted shade, rather than the classic black or navy, we would suggest this light grey tuxedo from Sarab Khanijou.
Blue Velvet Jacket & Black Trouser from Sarah & Sandeep
While we’re biased towards monotone tuxedos, we can’t help but love this one from Sarah & Sandeep that comes with a blue velvet jacket and black trousers. Extra points for the texture on the lapel!