Wednesday, February 11, 2009

The Ben Sherman Tuxedo Versus The Bill Blass Tuxedo

By Clement Sancharo

The Ben Sherman tuxedo and Bill Blass tuxedo both have large customer bases, but for two completely different reasons. This article will discuss both tuxedo brands and give you an idea of what each designer is all about.

The designer Bernard Sugarman created the Ben Sherman tuxedo less than half a century ago. Although he was born in Great Britain, he immigrated to the United States and created his line there.

Styles comprising this tuxedo style are clearly British in nature and give off a nice formal look. Bernard's designs can be found in both three and two button jacket styles and pleated or flat fronted pants.

Expect to find an abundance of wool materials used in this tuxedo line. Also check out some of their wool and synthetic material blends for a fantastic looking wrinkle resistant model.

Bill Blass tuxedos were spawned by the American designer William Blass. This company has been in business for over 30 years and despite the recession, is still going strong.

American influence is clearly shown in each design as each model does a nice job of providing a less formal yet comfortable look. Hand stitching is note worthy and should not be overlooked when evaluating this tux.

Wool materials are prevalent in Bill Blass tuxedos. You won't find any cheap materials like full blown polyester in any of the Bill Blass creations. Expect to pay $250 for a new Bill Blass model.

Each tuxedo designer brings their own style to their work. However, note worthy differences between these two brands exist mostly in the price of each tuxedo. - 17944

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