8 Things Every Man Should Have For Gala Season

No one galas quite like Fady Armanious. The Tootsies creative director is a fixture on Houston’s event scene. During peakseason (hello, October!), Armanious can be found donning a mask for the Black & White Ball or a Marchesa cape and gold crown that seem to have leapt from the runway, for The Grand Gala Ball—no trend too risky, no pattern too ornate. When it comes to dressing up, he says: “We men have to go big or go home.” We caught him just before he hopped on a plane for New York Fashion Week; soon after, he’ll head to fashion shows in Milan and Paris. Here, he lays out his must-haves for men for the fall 2020 gala season. Gents, take note.

1. “Invest in a simple, clean black tux, cummerbund, studs and cuffs, a bow tie, and black patent or velvet shoes.” Satin-lapel tuxedo suit, $1,445, by Z Zegna at Ermenegildo Zegna, in the Galleria

2. “Don’t be afraid of color. The Pantone colors this fall are bold: chili pepper, biking red, Crème de Pêche, vanilla, dove gray, pink, Sugar Almond (rust), dark chocolate, dark blue, dark green, dark orange and more.” Torn Rose jacket, $4,595, alexandermcqueen.com