Stacy Stewart Smith Grand Soir Tuxedo Ensemble
Stacy Stewart Smith Grand Soir Tuxedo Ensemble
Description
Grand soir — the French term for the highest order of evening dress. Not black tie. Not formal. Grand soir. The occasion that demands you arrive looking like you designed the room. The Grand Soir Persian Lamb Tuxedo Ensemble is cut for exactly that moment — a high-cut, short-front evening jacket in black Persian lamb (71% acetate, 21% cotton, 8% nylon), its embossed velvety pile mimicking the texture and depth of genuine Persian lamb with a surface that catches light differently at every angle. The ensemble comes with pleated Windsor tuxedo trousers. Inspired by the Duke of Windsor's suit trousers of the 1930s, the silhouette is fluid and relaxed with a wider leg, deep pleats, and a full 100% polyester satin lining for unparalleled walking ease. Also available in a woodgrain texture in Onyx for those who prefer a warmer, more architectural surface.
The silhouette is La Belle Époque by way of the Palais Garnier — the kind of jacket worn by the man in the best seat at the opera who everyone else is watching instead of the stage. Slightly puffed sleeve caps give the shoulder a sculptural presence. A high gorge with satin notched lapels and a high-top collar frame the face with authority. The front closes with three glass buttons on a high-cut front that makes this jacket as much a statement piece as it is outerwear — in fall and early winter, no coat required. Full-frontal flap welt pockets with satin trim and a self-besom pocket complete the front. The tailored satin lining carries two breast pockets inside.
Wear it with a white wing-tip collar shirt and black tie for a classically correct grand soir look — or pair it with the Poet Laureate Silk Dress Shirt with Detachable Jabot for an entrance that belongs to no era but your own. Designed to be worn with the as a complete grand soir ensemble.
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Construction & Materials
Black Persian lamb (71% acetate, 21% cotton, 8% nylon), embossed velvety pile. Also available in Espresso woodgrain texture. Satin notched lapels. High gorge. High-top collar. Slightly puffed sleeve caps. Three glass buttons. Full-frontal flap welt pockets with satin trim. Self-besom pocket. Tailored satin lining with two breast pockets. Sample measurements (size 50 EU / 40 Regular US, mannequin 6'3"). The Windsor Tuxedo trousers are cut full and not close-fitting. Inseam is finished to your specified length (32"–37"). For a size beyond 36W or a custom fit, select Preorder from the size menu.:
- Chest: 42.5" circumference (buttoned) / 22.5" pit-to-pit flat
- Across Shoulders: 21.5" — Across Waist: 21" flat — Across Hem: 22" flat
- Sleeve Length: 26.5" — CB Length: 28.5"
- Trousers are custom-made with the above selection (pre-order form)
Sizing
If you are between sizes or require a size beyond X-Large, select Preorder from the size menu for a custom fit.
| Alpha | US | EU | Chest | Shoulder | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 38 | 48 | 38" | 18.5" | 25.5" |
| Medium | 40 | 50 | 40" | 19" | 25.75" |
| Large | 42 | 52 | 42" | 19.5" | 26" |
| X-Large | 44 | 54 | 44" | 19.5" | 26" |
Custom Size Preorder and Measurrements
If you require a size outside the standard range or prefer a custom fit, select Preorder from the size menu (the option without a listed size). Production is 15 to 30 days from receipt and payment clearance. A $35 surcharge applies to custom size preorders. A Preorder Measurement Form is required. After purchase, you will receive a link to the measurement form by email. Follow the instructions to complete the form. A couture toile is draped from your measurements while materials are prepared.
Provenance & Delivery
Made to order in New York City. Shipped in a gift box with garment bag, extra buttons, and a wooden hanger. Hang the trousers vertically using the hang straps — do not fold over a rod. Due to the bespoke nature of this garment, returns and exchanges are not accepted. Preorders are not refundable. Shipping insurance is strongly recommended.
Care
Spot clean with a damp cloth or consult a dry cleaner who specializes in pile fabrications. Do not press with steam on the face of the fabric. Use a garment steamer to remove slight wrinkles and a soft garment brush to lift lint and residue.
Care
Stacy Stewart Smith offers made-to-order garments, fine art, and digital publications — each requiring different care. Please refer to the product description for care and handling instructions specific to your purchase. For garments: dry clean or spot clean unless otherwise noted; do not machine wash. For fine art: keep away from direct sunlight and humidity; handle with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves. For digital products and publications: no physical care required; download and archive your files upon receipt.
Design
Every Stacy Stewart Smith piece begins as a drawing and ends as a decision — a deliberate choice of textile, construction method, and proportion made by a single designer with five decades of practice. The same eye that composes a painting composes a coat: line, weight, negative space, and the relationship between form and the body that inhabits it. Garments are produced in New York City, one at a time, to the measurements and preferences of the individual client. No two pieces are identical. No production run exists. This is not manufacturing — it is making.
The atelier sources textiles for their hand, weight, and longevity. Sustainability here is not a campaign. It is the natural consequence of making only what is wanted, from materials chosen to last, by a craftsman who will not put his name on anything less.