The Huntsman Style Guide
The Wedding Season
The wedding season demands the highest sartorial standards. At Huntsman, we believe that exceptional tailoring should feel as effortless as it looks, every detail considered, every decision deliberate. Whether groom or guest, whatever the dress code, our guide will help you navigate every formality the occasion may call for, across our bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear services, with our expert team on hand to ensure you are dressed impeccably for the day.
The Morning Suit
Morning wear belongs to the most formal of daytime occasions, whether a traditional church wedding or a grand country house celebration, where the setting demands a wardrobe of equal distinction. Its elegance is inseparable from its protocol; to wear it well is to wear it correctly. Reserved for events beginning before five o'clock, it is a dress code that leaves little room for embellishment, the morning coat is a garment of precision and restraint, classic in its construction and enduring in its appeal.
Morning suits traditionally take one of two forms, a black feather weave coat with cashmere stripe trousers, or an all-grey three-piece, arguably the more contemporary of the two. A waistcoat in pale ivory, soft grey or muted blue introduces colour with discretion.
Black Wool Single Breasted Morning Coat
Grey Wool Double Breasted Morning Vest
Grey Wool Stripe Morning Trousers
Sand Wool Double Breasted Morning Vest
The Dinner Suit
For the grandest of evening receptions, black tie sets the tone, the candlelit ballroom, the country house at dusk, any celebration where the night itself demands to be dressed for. It is a dress code that rewards those who wear it well, and the surest path to doing so is restraint.
From the enduring elegance of a classic black barathea tuxedo to the cool sophistication of midnight blue, or the quiet decadence of a velvet smoking jacket, black tie offers more room for personality than its reputation suggests. A dinner suit for a wedding is an opportunity to be impeccably dressed; the simplest decisions, executed perfectly, will always prevail. For guests, the same principles apply, when in doubt, lean into classic black. The surest way to stand out at a black tie wedding is to be the best-dressed person in the room, not the most conspicuous.
Velvet Shawl Collar Single Breasted Dinner Suit
Midnight Wool/Mohair Single Breasted Dinner Suit
Black Wool/Mohair Single Breasted Dinner Suit
Black Wool Double Breasted Dinner Suit
The Classic Suit
Where the occasion calls for something a little more relaxed, a beautifully tailored one-button suit is perhaps the most versatile choice a man can make. Cut in the Huntsman house silhouette, structured shoulders lend presence while high armholes allow ease of movement and a close, comfortable fit. A subtly suppressed waist shapes a clean, defined line, balanced by a longer skirt that brings both grace and poise, flattering the form without sacrificing ease of wear. Whether rendered in classic navy, composed grey or warm beige, a well-chosen suit will serve far beyond the occasion itself.
A garment that moves effortlessly between formal and informal settings, worn with equal conviction at a country wedding or a city reception. Formality and versatility, held to the highest standard of tailoring, a suit to return to, time and time again.
Indigo Micro Houndstooth Single Breasted Suit
Sand Cotton Single Breasted Suit
Black/White Micro Puppytooth Single Breasted Suit
Grey Wool Three-Piece Single Breasted Suit
Finishing Touches
Your tailoring deserves equally considered accessories. At Huntsman, our curated selection, from silk ties and pocket squares to cufflinks and dress shirts, is designed to bring cohesion and character to any ensemble. It is in these details that true elegance is found.
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The Process
The making of your wedding suit should be as memorable as the wearing of it. For those with time to invest, our bespoke service offers the pinnacle of personalisation, cloth, cut and construction tailored entirely to you. For those planning closer to the day, our made-to-measure service ensures no compromise on quality or elegance.
From the ceremony to the reception, our team are here to ensure every detail is exactly right.
Ready-to-Wear
For the groom or guest whose occasion wear requires more immediate attention, our ready-to-wear offers impeccable tailoring to meet every dress code, from the understated elegance of a country wedding to the most formal of black tie occasions.