Once Upon a Stylish Night
In 1886, American socialite James Brown Potter visited the Prince of Wales at Sandringham. Tired of stiff tailcoats, the Prince had his tailor create a tail-less dinner jacket that was comfortable yet refined.

The Royal Style Spillover
Potter brought the look back to New York and wore it to the Tuxedo Club’s Autumn Ball. High society loved it, and the “tail-less” jacket became known as the tuxedo, named after the club.

Hollywood Glam and Beyond
By the 1920s, stars like Cary Grant and Fred Astaire made the tuxedo a symbol of red-carpet glamour. Over time, it evolved with new fabrics, colors, and cuts, yet its classic elegance endures.