London dinner jacket, black, wool, silk

London dinner jacket, black, wool, silk

A black single-breasted dinner jacket with peaked lapels is perfect for formal occasions (including wedding), which are popularly known as a black tie. For the 2022/2023 season, we suggest the most formal type of dinner jacket. The London dinner jacket with peaked lapels (pointed cut type) is ranked highest on the dinner jacket scale of formality. Only the tailcoat is higher. 

The faille fabric

For the choice of fabric, we consulted the archives of the British company Huddersfield Fine Worsteds. Black faille (pronounced faj) is a dense cross-ribbed fabric. Its fine texture gives an unusual visual effect. It has a delicate, very subtle sheen that looks great in artificial light. It combines wonderfully with the black silk lapels. The material has a vintage feel to it, and the London dinner jacket including faille fabric is the ultimate James Bond look. 

What characterises a black dinner jacket with peaked lapels?

Among the classic dinner jackets, this one stands out for its high level of formality. The peaked lapels are derived from the tailcoat, which is the most formal type of evening wear. The peaked lapels are trimmed with satin. This is a silk fabric with a smooth and shiny weave. It has been used for dinner jacket lapels for more than 100 years.

Black London Zack Roman dinner jacket:

• Main fabric: 100% super 120’s wool from Huddersfield Fine Worsteds;
• Lining: 100% Bemberg Cupro;
• Cut: Slim Fit;
• Construction: Half canvas over full lining;
• Pattern: Faille (pronounced faj);
• Colour: black;
• Pockets: lower piped trimmed in silk satin;
• Buttons: trimmed in silk satin;
• Buttonhole: Milanese – hand trimmed with silk thread;
• Wide tailcoat lapels (11 cm) trimmed in silk satin;
• Barchetta – boat-shaped breast pocket;
• No pleats at the back.

Zack Roman dinner jacket trousers

• Medium-rise;
• Fly: buttoned;
• Braces buttons: sewn in internally;
• Single pleat facing inwards;
• Side adjusters: brass;
• Buttons: trimmed in silk satin;
• Side stripe: 1 cm in silk satin along the outside of the leg;
• Trousers are not finished at the bottom. The leg is finished on request (with or without a turn-up)

What to wear a black London dinner jacket with?

A black single-breasted dinner jacket additionally requires a cummerbund. A black bow tie and a white dress shirt are also a must. We recommend putting a white pocket handkerchief in the breast pocket.

For a dinner jacket, wear black shoes without any ornaments. We suggest oxfords. Instead of a belt, wear braces. The best are those with a moiré pattern.

You can find all the accessories for your dinner jacket in our online shop. Visit the BLACK TIE category.