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his year, a host of new colors and styles are 
on the docket for 2022 wedding trends.
David Elkus, president of Baron’s 
Wholesale Clothiers and Todd’s Menswear, a Jewish 
family-owned business that has been a staple of 
Metro Detroit since 1934, says 85% of 
their wedding business is suits, with 
the other 15% belonging to tuxedos.
Elkus is the third generation in the 
Elkus family to work in the men’s clothing 
business, following his father, Philip, and 
grandfather, Nathan, whose nickname was 
Toddy (the inspiration behind the name of 
Todd’s Menswear). He has seen a number of trends come 
and go since joining the company in 1985.
While some trends are timeless and always in demand, 
others offer a fresh and unique take on the traditional men’s 
wedding look. These are the trends Elkus says we can expect 
to see a lot of in 2022 and how those styles continue to evolve 
over time.

SPLASHES OF COLOR
The majority of tuxedos men seek out for weddings are clas-
sic black notch lapel, Elkus says, a traditional look that fits just 
about any wedding. However, 2022 is seeing more men turning 
to brighter shades. “There are some people that are looking for 
splashes of colors,” Elkus explains. “They’re usually burgundy 
although we have gotten a request or two for green.”
TOP TO BOTTOM: Navy is the 
most popular color of the season, 
followed by black and indigo.

David Elkus shares the top 
four wedding suit and tuxedo 
trends for 2022.

Top Trends 
in Men’s 
Wedding 
Attire

David Elkus

ASHLEY ZLATOPOLSKY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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COURTESY OF DAVID ELKUS

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