A modern twist of YSL’s ‘Le Smoking’ jacket, the tux has been re-vamped for Autumn/Winter and is taking our high street by storm!

Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney and Armani all ignited the trend for power dressing on their Autumn/Winter 08 catwalks – a look that was carried through by celebrities like Ashley Olsen and Fearne Cotton who have both been spotted in a tux. That same has look has now filtered through to our favourite stores…

A stunning choice is the Sequin Blazer Jacket from the Gold by Giles collection for New Look, part of Giles Deacons capsule collection, the Sequin Blazer Jacket echoes his signature style, renowned for its sense of wit, mixed with ‘wow’ factor. The New Look Gold by Giles Sequin Blazer will add a touch of high drama to any outfit, reminiscent of Givenchy’s A/W 08 trend, Gothic Romance – making it a perfect choice for the party season!

If you want to add a harder edged, more masculine feel, check out Urban Outfitters Tux Crop Blazer, sharp and beautifully cut, it looks like a ‘homage’ to the tux jackets in Tod Lynn’s ‘Ready to Wear’ collection. For an androgynous look, team with a pair of tailored trews – but I’d actually wear it over an uber feminine party frock to toughen up my look!