What is the history of the tuxedo?
The tuxedo was invented in the late 1800s by a French tailor named Pierre Balmain. He designed it for his son, who was attending school in Paris and needed to look smart for formal occasions. It consisted of a black tailcoat with white lapels and cuffs, a white shirt, a bow tie, and trousers. In 1902, he opened a shop called "The House of Balmain" which specialized in men's clothing. The company still exists today as one of the most prestigious fashion houses in the world.