There are few things in a gentleman's wardrobe quite as timeless as black tie. A beautifully cut dinner jacket, a crisp white shirt and a perfectly tied bow tie have long been the foundations of evening dressing. Yet, while the traditions remain, there is something rather exciting about the way designers are reinterpreting them for Autumn/Winter 2026.

For our latest evening wear story, we travelled to Beaulieu, in the heart of the New Forest, where the quiet streets and historic surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for a celebration of modern formalwear.

From the impeccable British tailoring of Huntsman, Gieves & Hawkes and Thom Sweeney to the more contemporary interpretations of Brioni, Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana, this season demonstrates that dressing for the evening needn't mean following every convention.

Velvet jackets, relaxed silhouettes, statement fabrics and considered accessories offer a fresh perspective on traditional black tie, while beautifully cut suits and classic dinner jackets remain as relevant as ever.

Jeremiah wears Dolce & Gabbana trousers, shirt, bow tie, cummerbund, shoes and coat, all POA.

Jeremiah wears Huntsman suit, £4,550, and Emma Willis shirt, £480. Bas wears Huntsman suit, £3,350, and Emma Willis shirt, £750.

Bas wears Gieves & Hawkes jacket, £995, and Emma Willis shirt, £480, and bow tie, POA.

Jeremiah wears Paul Smith suit, £1,200, shirt, £200, and tie, £130. Bas wears Paul Smith suit, £1,350, shirt, £275, and tie, £130.

Bas wears Fendi blazer, £2,750, and shirt, £990.

Jeremiah wears Thom Sweeney shirt, £595, blazer, £2,295, trousers, £745, and tie, £200. Bas wears Thom Sweeney shirt, £595, navy blazer, £1,995, and trousers, £745.

Jeremiah wears Brioni blazer, £4,090, shirt, £950, and bow tie, £240. Bas wears Thom Sweeney blazer, £2,695, shirt, £425, and bow tie, £240.

Jeremiah wears P. Johnson blazer, £1,095, trousers, £575, and bow tie, £135; Emma Willis shirt, £480; Oliver Peoples sunglasses, £364; Falke socks, £52; and Crockett & Jones shoes, £395. Bas wears P. Johnson suit, £1,725, and bow tie, £135; Emma Willis shirt, £480, and bow tie, POA; Vacheron Constantin watch, £85,000; Oliver Peoples sunglasses, £426; Falke socks, £52; and Crockett & Jones shoes, £320.

Bas wears P. Johnson suit, £1,725; Emma Willis shirt, £480; Falke socks, £52; and Crockett & Jones shoes, £320.