My Black Tie Kit Update | Ultimate Tuxedo Wardrobe | Kirby Allison

In today's video, I provide a extensive update on the new additions to my black tie wardrobe! Black tie is the pinnacle of elegance. Each element of one's black tie kit is an opportunity to indulge in sartorial beauty and celebrate quality, craftsmanship, and tradition. Over the years, I have enjoyed adding special pieces to my black tie wardrobe that make the occasions I get to wear it even more special!
🤵‍♂️ My Current Black Tie Kit
🔹 Tuxedo:
(1) Bespoke Chris Despos, Peak Satin Lapels, Single Button, Double Vents
(2) Bespoke Divij.com Smoking Jacket
(3) Bespoke Divij.com Cream Shawl Lapel Dinner Jacket
🔹 Dinner Shirts:
(1) Bespoke Divij Dinner Shirt cut from DJA 330/3 Fabric
(2) Bespoke Charvet Dinner Shirt - 1/4" pletas
(3) Bespoke Budd Shirtmaker Dinner Shirt - 100% Spun Silk, Cream, 1/2" Pleats
(4) Bespoke Budd Shirtmaker Dinner Shirt - 100% Spun Silk, Cream, 1/4" Pleats
(5) Bespoke Budd Shirtmaker Dinner Shirt - 100% Cotton, 1/4" Pleats
🔹 Bow Tie and Cummerbund: Kirby Allison Sovereign Grade (kaweb.shop/bow-ties)
🔹 Studs and Cufflinks:
(1) Lapis Lazuli Golden Acorn Cufflinks and Studs (kaweb.shop/golden-acorn)
(2) Onyx Stone Gold-Plated Cufflinks (kaweb.shop/onyx-cufflinks)
(3) Onyx Stone Gold-Plated Stud Set (kaweb.shop/onyx-studs)
🔹 Black Tie Shoes
(1) John Lobb Patent Leather Opera Pumps (2004 purchase!)
(2) Bespoke George Cleverly Black Cap Toe Oxfords
(3) Bespoke George Cleverly Black Wholecut Lazymans
⏳ NEW PIECES CURRENTLY BEING MADE
(1) Bespoke John Lobb Opera Pumps
(2) Bespoke Kent Haste Dinner Suit
(3) Bespoke Stephen Lachter Cream Marcella Silk Bib Dinner Shirt
🔖 PRODUCT TAGS
00:53 Barathea Cummerbund
01:53 Corded Silk Bow Tie
02:30 Budd x Kirby Allison Dinner Shirt
07:20 Budd x Kirby Allison Cream Dinner Shirt
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[@monsieursalazar]

The classical music in the background adds an excellent touch. Congrats.

[@markbutler9442]

can't wait to see the latest black tie commission being made by Kent Haste, midnight blue perhaps? maybe with a waistcoat? I really like the new cream dinner jacket, certainly can work for North Texas too. I saw a few at the BT events I attended this season and they worked without looking out of place.

[@kirbyallison]

Yes! I think we have a first or second fitting coming out soon!

[@sanji8142]

@@kirbyallisonHonestly I wouldn't configure the Ivory dinner jacket like you did. If anything I would configure the Midnight Blue Tuxedo with a shawl collar (much thinner than your cream dinner jacket) and then I would put Peak Lapels on the ivory Dinner Jacket (3.75 to 4 inch max, a little bit thinner than your midnight lapel). Of course these are just my preference, the tuxedo is beautiful and so is the dinner jacket, the smoking jacket I will probably never have simply because of lack of black tie event I will attend in my life but interesting garment for sure.

[@sdmagic]

I've been attending and hosting black tie dinner parties for years. Love them. What I did was to set up two sets of studs -- One all black and one with a very thin sliver of sliver stripe in the middle. For my tie and cummerbund sets I have one black and one red (for some Christmas parties and special Valentine's Day parties). I agree whole-heartedly with you, Kirby: Tie your own tie. It's extremely easy, it looks better, and how can you have those Tony Bennett moments at the end of the night with a fake tie?

[@supersonique001]

As an experienced dinner suit wearer I approve this message, carry on!

[@kirbyallison]

Your endorsement means a lot! Nothing gets past the subscribers of this channel. And, collectively, you all know more than I do!

[@Zish_A]

Class 101 with Kirby helping the everyday gentleman look the best version of themselves. Another superb video Kirby chap. My favourite of the bunch is that beautiful elegant green smoking jacket. Keep up the great work and everything you do. Sir

[@kirbyallison]

You're very kind! thank you!

[@dawnprincess1878]

Enough! I want to see Bianca get fitted in something elegant! She is lovely, too!

[@kirbyallison]

Tried this once... she's very picky. Not sure how it would work out.

[@vicentegregorio6476]

I am from the Caribbean, Puerto Rico Rico, I just love cream dinner jackets, yours is outstanding!

[@relevantinformation6655]

Kirby, I was a pretty early subscriber to your channel way back when. Fantastic the way your channel has grown and what we’ve learned from you. I will say we tried to put a cigar room in our house 🙄. We are renovating nine bathrooms at the same time I thought they could do a very kewl venting situation somewhere. We have 31 rooms in a well build historical house and much of it is concrete, steel & plaster, getting through any of that was quite an effort. The house belonged to the CEO of a well known Beer company founding family. So far the hepa and filtration system is fine but the containment of the oder makes my wife roll her eyes. Oh well, it’s a work in progress. Love the system you have in your office. Happy 2024 🎉

[@kirbyallison]

If you need any help with the air filtration, I have aloooot of experience. Feel free to call the office and ask for me.

[@the.dirty.pigeon]

Very nice, Kirby. Good to see that you keep it simple and intentional.

[@kirbyallison]

This is perhaps the most important rule of Black Tie... I've seen some absolutely horrendous stuff on Instagram recently... hard to believe it's even being made, much less worn...

[@Simeon-Ricecakes]

My favorite twist on black tie are mess and smoking jackets.

[@kirbyallison]

Yes! I have a bespoke smoking jacket planned with Dege & Skinner this next year!

[@Kenny-yl9pc]

Such a beautiful wardrobe Kirby! I have to admit I am somewhat envious at your marvellous sense/taste for style and dress design.

[@DuceDaniil]

Just assembled my first black tie ensemble! Thank you for guidance, Mr Allison!

[@kirbyallison]

Exciting! Please do share the details!

[@DuceDaniil]

Thank you for asking, Mr Allison! The suit in question is pretty much the same as yours: a timeless single-breasted ensemble, made-to-measure. It also includes a Huntsman marcella dinner shirt, a self-tied bow tie as customary, cummerbund, and notably, features opera pumps from Carmina. The details you provided were vital in me 'getting it right'. So, thank you once again. I am confident that I will be the most well-dressed student at next Durham University formal :)

[@DanFontaine]

The cream jacket is stunning. Very Duke of Windsor

[@user-hl1bw1nx3j]

I was at a thifth store I found a 1950 tuxedo in navy blue from after six made from wool I got for 5 bucks

[@MVG-gf1er]

Right on! All I can say.

[@ONITru7h]

I'm a sucker for velvet, so the green... I have a plum MTM shawl lapel velvet dinner jacket and a teal velvet. I've been waiting to buy a midnight navy tuxedo, but my normal black tie events this year didn't happen. I'll have to get one next season though!

[@TheLycan238]

Fantastic video. I've started on my journey this year with a shirt, set of shirt studs and cufflinks plus the bow tie and cummerbund. Will get the jacket and trousers next year and footwear in 26 hopefully.

[@hmhill53]

I had the same cream dinner jacket made by Divij.

[@kirbyallison]

Awesome! Divij is the best!

[@carlito0308]

Happy New Year 🍾🥂 Cheers

[@Matthew.Pequegnat]

Lovely collection, I really liked the cream shirt with 1/4 inch pleats, but not a fan of the shall collar personally. A midnight color would be a nice addition.

[@TradeBrigade]

Hey Kirby, I was wondering if a fine gent like yourself has a pen collection for going the extra mile when sending holiday correspondence. Might make for a cool video and addition to your site if looking for new content. Fits the bill!

[@kirbyallison]

We have fountain pens on the website!

[@jeffhreid]

Excellent video Kirby. Interesting the absence of satin facings on the cream dinner jacket. In your opinion can the same be done with a black double breasted (peak lapels) to pinch hit as a dinner jacket alternate?

[@kirbyallison]

Yes. I thought the silk facings on the lapels would have taken it too far. A white dinner jacket is already a touch bold. For a black double breasted dinner jacket, you could consider an alternative to satin, such as corded silk or barathea. Not as bright as satin but still pops the lapels.

[@baba-vh7hb]

wow u look stunning

[@stryderja9570]

@gentlemansgazette say that the smoking jacket is meant to be worn OVER the tuxedo jacket not as a substitute. Your thoughts?

[@howizee]

Do you have a white tie outfit?

[@urbandaniel100]

We need a video on vicuña . That is the truth of all masterpieces.

[@teekue]

Vicuña is nice, but more for luxury knit wear. On suits it's wasted imo.

[@kirbyallison]

I question the long-term durability of Vicuna... and it is $$$$$. A vicuna overcoat could cost $30,000. Not really within the wheelhouse of this channel. Even too extravagant for me! haha

[@urbandaniel100]

we should start small with perhaps a vicuna hat or scarf. they are ART and they are solid. I wear mine for a very long time and it held up. Archibald London got the prices!!@@kirbyallison

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

Mr. Allison, where have you been able to procure Charvet product in the United States?

[@siletotsiras]

What happened to the black watch jacket? Btw could you please tell me where did you get the fabric for the black watch? Ty

[@kirbyallison]

Ah, yes! I totally forgot about that! I don’t really consider it proper black tie. More a formal dinner jacket (one step below black tie)

[@stryderja9570]

What happened to the blackwatch jacket from a few years ago?

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

Is Mr, Despos still tailoring suits and tuxedos?

[@kirbyallison]

Sadly, he's retired.

[@JuanSanchezGuerra]

@@kirbyallison I see, thank you.

[@konradallan]

Hey Kirby, where are your John Lobb opera pumps?

[@kirbyallison]

Still being worked on!

[@sefwersef6640]

kirb is a honorary certified gangster and is welcome in my hood

[@kirbyallison]

When's the party??

[@matthewcoupeofficial]

One additional upgrade that would look good is a black pleated dress shirt , that would mix up your look very much so. Mads Mikkleson wore black on black in Casino Royale (2006) and looked simply incredible.

[@teekue]

The monochromatic look can look good, sure. But Michelsen as a villain can probably wear it way better than any of us. I think really nailing the standards is key to a great black tie outfit. For creative black tie a monochrome look with for example a black turtle neck can work.

[@JMac-fj1rg]

Can you wear suspenders with a tuxedo ?

[@teekue]

You have to

[@JMac-fj1rg]

@@teekue Kirby isn't wearing suspenders in the video !!

[@kirbyallison]

My bespoke Kent Haste Dinner Suit will be cut for braces. The only one I currently have, which was made almost 14 years ago now, was made for a different "era" of my life. haha. Next pair will without question be made for braces.

[@moleahy6880]

I love Black tie. And I'd love to own a bespoke dinner suit. And I can afford. But I have no place to where it in order to justify the expense. There is a downside to being too practical.

[@kirbyallison]

I know... I find myself in the same disappointing situation. I might have two or three black tie events a year if I'm lucky.

[@moleahy6880]

@@kirbyallison That is two or three events more a year than I have.

[@thingstodoinguernseychanne4950]

I hate to say this but I don't like Clip on Dickie Bose or ties. I like to do mine up myself because my dad taught me. So I know how to do a tie. And the worst one is a Dicky bow, but Least I know how to do one.

[@bishowrana6931]

hello. first one here.

[@kirbyallison]

👋

[@D.Rothchild]

Sucks that you can only wear the cream jacket in the Caribbean. Shame.

[@Jomaxp]

Are you really just calling check buttons that cost about as much as 3 shirts pretty accessible

[@thegentlemanplayer9689]

That white jacket is too long! Awful fit

[@teekue]

I couldn't even find a single frame where we can see where the jacket ends. Only up to the hip

[@darrenc3439]

LOL absolutely not.

[@chunkychinn]

As always a beautiful presentation Kirby. However I have to just highlight that I have never yet been asked to leave any do in the Uk when I wear my Cream Dinner Jacket with my black waistcoat, dinner shirt with balck studs and black trousers with the satin line down the outside of my trousers. I also have patent shoes that were made for me that I uses for other settings and suits. i have worn my white/cream jacket to many many events at leading hotels and at private dinners in some of London's leading houses, never been challenged yet.