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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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