History of the Tuxedo

The Tuxedo is a classic formal wear outfit that originated in the late 19th century. It was first introduced to America in 1860 in Tuxedo Park, New York - from where it derived it's name. The Tuxedo was initially designed as a less formal alternative to the tailcoat, which was the standard formal wear of the time. The first Tuxedo jackets were made of wool and featured a black satin lapel. Over time, the Tuxedo has evolved, with new styles and materials being introduced. Today, the Tuxedo remains a popular choice for formal events such as weddings, galas, and black-tie affairs.

The classic tuxedo has never gone out of style, though today there are many variations - all of which you can find at Accent Bridal & Tux.

It's Bridal Expo Week!

Absolutely looking forward to the Wichita Bridal Expo this weekend, July 29th & 30th at Century II downtown. Always great to meet so many prospective brides out there and get to showcase our fabulous bridal lines and tuxedos. This year we’ll be featuring a daring black wedding gown for the bride that wants to break all the rules, along with an equally spectacular black paisley jacket that we recently showed off in a styled photoshoot at Hidden Cedars venue.

As we always do for the summer expo we will be featuring a “Fall Tux Special”, offering big discounts off suit and tuxedo rental packages if you book before the end of this year. Look forward to seeing you there!

Our commitment to sustainability

It might seem odd coming from a bridal shop – but sustainability is at the heart of what we do when it comes to our tuxedo and suit rentals.

Think about it: just like ride sharing in a car, when you choose to rent a suit for that special occasion instead of buying, you are helping to spread the resources that went into making that suit over a larger footprint of users and minimizing its impact on our environment.

Instead of many people buying many suits that, let’s be honest, will just hang in a closet most of the time – one suit is shared many times by many different individuals, reducing the impact that the textile industry has on our world. That’s the sort of small action you can take locally, that makes a big impact globally.

Every business has a responsibility to take actions, no matter how small, to protect our environment. By shopping locally, and renting instead of buying, you are helping us to keep our commitments to sustainability, and we thank you!