American formalwear brand with a rich history in pioneering the ready-to-wear tuxedo for men.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
contemporary
Founded in Philadelphia in 1903 by Ukrainian immigrant Samuel Rudofker, After Six began as a suit and overcoat business that would go on to revolutionize men's formalwear. In 1923, the founder's sons introduced the "Rudo Tux," the first ready-to-wear tuxedo, making formal attire accessible to the working man and pioneering the formalwear rental industry. The brand's name, trademarked in 1937, was a clever reference to the social etiquette of wearing evening wear only after 6:00 p.m. For decades, After Six was a leader in American menswear, known for its innovative and stylish tuxedos that were worn by celebrities and featured in major advertising campaigns.