Tough in a tux

No other suit is more enduringly cool than the tuxedo. And now, it’s even cooler with embellishments or patterns, and teamed with edgy jewellery.

Photography Joel Low, Assisted by Alfie Pan Styling Lirong, Assisted by Chester Cheong & Shantal Chan Hair Jun Loke/Passion Hair Salon Makeup Sam Ong, Using Chanel Model Brittni Tucker/ Mannequin Flowers: Special thanks to Yi Lian Ng Floral Atelier

Silk blazer and silk pants with sequins and crystal embellishments from Versace. Cotton shirt with bow tie from Anne Fontaine. Katie Rowland rhodium earrings with pearls and crystals from On Pedder. Crystalembellished satin booties from Roger Vivier.

Wool blazer with satin lapels and silk blouse from Paul Smith. Lace bra from The Lingerie Shop. Wool pants from Lanvin. Brass septum nose ring (worn throughout) from Givenchy. Bulgari Bulgari pink gold necklace with mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamonds from Bulgari. Earrings, stylist’s own.

Melton wool blazer with satin lapels from Paul Smith. Michael Kors Collection silk blouse and crystal-embellished pants from Michael Kors. Katie Rowland rose gold-plated earrings from On Pedder. Diva pink gold necklace with onyx and diamonds, Diva pink gold necklace with quartz, Bulgari Bulgari pink gold flip ring with mother-of-pearl and diamonds, and Bulgari Bulgari flip ring in yellow gold with mother-of-pearl and onyx from Bulgari. Cummerbund, stylist’s own.

Wool-blend blazer from Bottega Veneta. Cotton blouse from Anne Fontaine. Andres Sarda silk-blend corset from The Lingerie Shop. Wool pants from Paul Smith. Brass earrings with crystals from Givenchy. Leather belt with brass buckle from Gucci.

Wool-blend blazer with silk lapels, and brass earrings with glass crystals and cotton tassels from Lanvin. Leather shirt from Versus. Brass choker from Saint Laurent.

Wool blazer with leather piping from Tom Ford. Wool-blend dress from Salvatore Ferragamo. Brass choker from Saint Laurent. Bulgari Bulgari pink gold bracelet from Bulgari. Paladini lace garter belt and sheer stockings from The Lingerie Shop. Leather pumps from Bottega Veneta. Earrings, stylist’s own.

Wool-blend suit and silk blouse from Bottega Veneta. Earrings, stylist’s own.

Printed Cady suit, silk blouse with studded collar and wool knit top from Givenchy. Socks from Uniqlo. Michael Kors Collection leather brogues from Michael Kors. Tie and earrings, stylist’s own.

Silk-blend jacket and cotton pocket square from Ralph Lauren. Tulle top from Gucci. Wool-blend trousers from Dior. Juste un Clou white gold rings with diamonds and Juste un Clou white gold bracelets with diamonds from Cartier.

Wool jacket and patent leather boots from Dior. Knit top from Dolce & Gabbana. Silk skirt from Versus. Butler & Wilson crystal earrings from On Pedder. Scarf and stockings, stylist’s own.