The Luca Nero is Man About Town's white shawl collar tuxedo — a white jacket with a continuous black satin shawl lapel, worn with black dress trousers, a white dress shirt and a black bow tie. The black lapel creates a striking contrast that distinguishes it from a plain white dinner jacket.

The Luca is a plain white dinner jacket with ivory lapels. The Luca Nero features the same silhouette with a contrasting black satin shawl lapel — a more dramatic, high-contrast look that photographs particularly well.

Yes. A white jacket with black satin lapels, black trousers and black bow tie is fully correct for black tie. It is an especially popular choice for summer and warm-weather formal events in Sydney.

Your hire includes the white jacket with black shawl lapel, black dress trousers, dress shirt, black bow tie, dress studs and cufflinks — fitted and pressed on the premises. A cummerbund is available as an extra, and dress shoes can be added for $50.