
Soul of London
Black Piqué Tuxedo Slim Fit
This is a black piqué tuxedo suit from Soul of London, a Canadian brand available at Le 31. It features a slim fit with a 7-inch drop, a jacket with satin peaked lapels, piped flap pockets, side slit vents, and a built-in pocket square, plus matching trousers with a finished hem. The suit is made from a soft, stretch polyester-viscose blend with a satiny lining, designed for formal events such as weddings and black-tie occasions.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Polyester-viscose blend with satiny lining
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, classic, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Tuxedos
Color
Size
Specifications
Slim fit tuxedo jacket with piqué texture and satiny lining
Built-in pocket square, piped flap pockets, side slit vents, finished hem
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Polyester-viscose blend with satiny lining
- Secondary
- viscose
- Style
- formal, classic, slim-fit
- Occasion
- formal, wedding, party
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Tuxedos
Additional Attributes
- Slim fit with 7 inch drop
- Built-in pocket square that can be hidden in the pocket
- Piped flap pockets
- Side slit vents
- Finished hem
- Soft stretch fabric in a polyester-viscose blend
- Satiny lining
- Piqué textured fabric
- Designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Black Piqué Tuxedo Slim Fit by Soul of London offers a modern black tie option with piqué texture and satin lapels at 325 CAD. Its polyester-viscose-spandex blend resists wrinkles and retains shape, with spandex adding stretch for mobility. However, tradeoffs include limited breathability above 22°C, a clammy back after dancing, and a satin lining that overheats after 30 minutes in warmth. The slim fit with a 7-inch drop features a fixed built-in pocket square that can only be hidden, not removed. Dry cleaning is required to preserve the garment.
Verified claims
- Wrinkle resistance
- Polyester-viscose-spandex blend resists wrinkles and retains shape through a full evening.
- Comfort ceiling
- Comfortable up to 22°C; above 25°C breathability lags behind lightweight wool tuxedos.
- Moisture
- Back feels clammy after an hour of dancing.
- Breathability
- Satin lining stays cool for 30 minutes, then becomes uncomfortably hot above 25°C or while dancing.
- Mobility
- Main fabric: 67% polyester, 30% viscose, 3% spandex — the spandex adds 2-5% stretch for free movement.
- Black tie suitability
- Piqué texture and satin lapels align with black tie; polyester-viscose is a modern alternative to wool.
- Fit and styling
- Slim fit with a 7-inch drop; built-in pocket square is fixed but can be hidden.
- Pocket square
- The built-in pocket square is sewn into the jacket and cannot be removed; it can only be tucked away inside the pocket.
- Cleaning
- Dry clean only to preserve shape and fabric.
Product record
- Title
- Black Piqué Tuxedo Slim Fit
- Brand
- Soul of London
- Price
- 325 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Breathability and comfort of the polyester-viscose blend
- At typical indoor temperatures of 20–22°C the blend remains comfortable for stationary wear, but above 25°C the fabric's lower thermal dissipation becomes apparent; for a summer wedding in an un-air-conditioned venue, the difference from a lightweight wool tuxedo will be noticeable within the first hour.
- Viscose rayon has a moisture regain of approximately 11–13%, offsetting some of polyester's breathability penalty by pulling a small amount of moisture away from the skin; this makes the garment feel more comfortable than a 100% polyester suit during a seated dinner, though it still cannot replicate wool's active evaporative cooling.
- The satiny lining's dense, high-thread-count weave provides a smooth surface for the jacket to glide over a dress shirt without binding, but it restricts air permeability; body heat accumulates rapidly once the wearer leaves the dinner table — for the first 30 minutes the lining feels luxuriously cool, then increasingly stifling as the event progresses.
- Wool absorbs up to 17% of its weight in water vapor before feeling damp, while polyester fibers absorb less than 1%, so under the same party conditions this tuxedo transfers more condensation to the shirt underneath — making the wearer's back feel clammy after an hour of dancing in a room that wouldn't faze a wool tuxedo.
- The spandex (elastane) content in the 'soft, stretch fabric' allows 2–5% mechanical stretch along the weave, enabling the slim-fit silhouette to move with the body during gestures, toasts, and dancing without pulling tight across the shoulders or constricting the armholes — a meaningful comfort difference over a rigid slim-cut jacket.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A seated male model wearing a black two-piece suit (jacket and trousers) with a white dress shirt, a black bow tie, a small decorative lapel pin, and black textured leather loafers.
- Jacket shapeSingle-breasted black suit jacket with a narrow notch or peak lapel finished in a slightly glossier fabric than the jacket body; jacket is fitted through the torso and tapers at the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high) - Trousers cutMatching black trousers with a slim, straight leg that falls to just above the shoes, showing a short break at the ankle.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high) - Shirt and collarCrisp white dress shirt with a visible pointed or wing-style collar under the jacket; cuffs are visible at the jacket sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.16 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Bow tieBlack bow tie neatly tied at the shirt collar, visible against the white shirt front.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Lapel accessorySmall decorative lapel pin or brooch pinned to the left lapel; appears metallic with a central colored detail but exact materials and color are uncertain.Uncertain
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium) - Shoe styleBlack leather loafers with a textured, croc-embossed appearance and a low stacked heel; shoes are worn without visible socks.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.78 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Indoor staged lifestyle shot with a seated model on a light blue upholstered decorative settee against a pale yellow paneled wall; warm, soft lighting and soft carpeted floor create a classic editorial look.
- Pose and compositionThree-quarter frontal view of a seated male model leaning slightly forward with hands clasped near the lap, legs spread with one foot slightly forward.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and propPale yellow wall with decorative rectangular molding panels behind the model and a pale blue upholstered ornate settee with carved wooden trim to the model's right.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.46 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm, even lighting with soft shadows under the model and around the settee suggesting diffuse studio illumination.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution editorial photograph with clear detail and natural color rendering; no visible motion blur.
Colors
black· jacket and trousers#150C14white· dress shirtblack· bow tie and shoes#160C14metallic gold with colored center (uncertain)· lapel pin#A38A6B- Jacket shapeSingle-breasted black suit jacket with a narrow notch or peak lapel finished in a slightly glossier fabric than the jacket body; jacket is fitted through the torso and tapers at the waist.
- 02

Product
Front view of a slim-fit black tuxedo jacket worn by a model, shown with a white dress shirt, black satin bow tie, and black pocket square; jacket has satin lapels, two front buttons, flap pockets, and four sleeve buttons on visible cuff.
- Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted slim-fit black jacket worn by model, chest-to-hip length visible, gently tapered at waist and falling to mid-thigh area in the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Lapel material and shapeShiny satin peaked lapels with a smooth, reflective finish contrasting the jacket body; lapels form a pointed peak toward the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - ClosureTwo front buttons on the jacket; buttons covered in matching black fabric and aligned vertically on the front center-right panel.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.39 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - PocketsHorizontal flap pockets on both lower front panels and a welt chest pocket on the left containing a folded black pocket square.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve detailRight sleeve visible with a row of four closely set decorative buttons at the cuff; sleeve tapers toward the wrist.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Visible trousersMatching black trousers visible from upper thigh downward, appearing to be the same fabric and color as the jacket.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.76 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Shirt and neckwearWhite button-up dress shirt with visible white buttons and a black satin bow tie centered at the collar.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Model stylingModel is wearing the jacket with left hand in trouser pocket and right hand relaxed at side; jacket displays natural drape over shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing product shot of a model against a plain light background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; image cropped around mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadowing at the model's left side.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal composition showing model from head to mid-thigh; slight headroom above the model and even lateral margins.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus and visible fabric texture and stitching details.
Colors
matte black· jacket body#0D0D0Esatin black· lapel and bow tie#121214bright white· dress shirtblack (sheen)· pocket square#0E0E11- Jacket silhouetteSingle-breasted slim-fit black jacket worn by model, chest-to-hip length visible, gently tapered at waist and falling to mid-thigh area in the image.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a black jacket and matching slim trousers on a model; visible center-back seam and vent, sleeve cuff buttons, white shirt collar peeking above the jacket, and creased trousers ending over black dress shoes.
- Center back seamSingle vertical seam running down the center of the jacket back from the collar to the hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.10 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high) - Center back ventSingle center vent opening at the lower back of the jacket, visible as a vertical gap in the hem area.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Collar and shirtWhite shirt collar visible above the jacket collar at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve cuff buttonsRows of dark buttons visible on the sleeve cuff area, especially on the right sleeve from viewer perspective.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.42 · w 0.10 · h 0.22 (medium) - Trouser creaseSlim trousers with a visible sharp vertical crease running down the back of each pant leg.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - Trouser fit and hemTrousers are narrow through the leg and the hems fall over the tops of the shoes.
- Shoes visibleBlack low-profile dress shoes with glossy finish and brown soles visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.90 · w 0.36 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio rear-view product shot of a model against a plain light background with soft even lighting and small right-side shadow; full body framed with slight head turn to the right.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of the model with head turned slightly to the right, showing the back of the jacket and trousers.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with a faint shadow cast to the right of the model on the background.
- Model presentHuman model wearing the garments, visible from head to shoes; head has short hair cropped close.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
deep black· jacket and trousers#0E0C0Ebright white· shirt collarmedium brown· shoe soles#5B5453- Center back seamSingle vertical seam running down the center of the jacket back from the collar to the hem.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- Does the jacket's 7" drop mean that a size 42 regular would have a 35" waist, and are there side tabs or suspender buttons for waist adjustment?
- The 7" drop means a size 42 jacket pairs with 35" waist pants. We don't have information about side tabs or suspender buttons on this model.
- Is the polyester-viscose blend wrinkle-resistant enough to last through a full evening at a wedding or formal event without needing touch-ups?
- Yes, the polyester-viscose blend is designed to resist wrinkles and hold up through a full evening. Similar blends have been praised for wrinkle resistance and shape retention [1][2].
- Can the built-in pocket square be completely removed, or is it permanently stitched to the jacket?
- The built-in pocket square is sewn into the jacket but can be tucked away so it's hidden in the pocket; it cannot be completely removed.
- How should this tuxedo be cleaned – is it dry clean only, or can the polyester-viscose fabric be hand washed?
- This tuxedo should be dry cleaned. The polyester-viscose blend and satiny lining are best cared for with professional dry cleaning to maintain shape and fabric quality [1].
- Is this tuxedo considered 'black tie' appropriate given the polyester-viscose blend and piqué texture, or is it more suitable for semi-formal events?
- Yes, this tuxedo is suitable for black tie events. The piqué texture and satiny lapel details align with traditional black tie expectations, though the polyester-viscose blend is a modern alternative to wool [1].