Clinton News-Record, 1987-02-18, Page 50Page 33 Showcase '87
The tuxedo: 100 years old and shill going strong
The tuxedo was "born" at the first
Autumn Ball in October, 1886, when
young Griswold Lorillard, son of Pierre
V., wore the tailless dress coat to this
grand ball of the societal resort area of
Tuxedo Park, New York. At this time,
Tuxedo Park — 40 miles northwest of
New York City, overlooking Tuxedo Lake
— was an elite hunting and fishing resort,
known as the millionaire's haven.
Griswold Lorillard, the fashion
maverick, shocked the society circle,
when he sported the tailless coat to the
Tuxedo Park Club's white -tie -and -tails
Autumn Ball. There are tales that the
coat worn by Griswold (Grizzy for short)
was designed by his father and was a
scarlet satin-lapeled affair which was
tailored, if not tailed, along the lines of
the pink coats worn by hunters riding to
hounds.
The tuxedo was not an instant success,
yet it was not without its admirers.
Traditionalists adopted a condescending
attitude toward the innovation, regarding
it as semi -formal evening attire. The tux-
edo came in two styles: With a shawl col-
lar and satin -faced lapels, and'with peak-
ed lapels.
According to the American For-
malwear Association, the � do the ok has
always been more popularter USA
than in Europe due to its grey
infor-
mality and comfort.
The complete outfit is often referred to
in America as "Black Tie" in distinction
from the formal "White Tie."
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