Episode

How The Black Tux Solved Formal Wear's Biggest Problem

Podcast: Shopify Masters
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 2063
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Summary

When Andrew Blackmon couldn’t find a rental tuxedo that actually fit, he didn’t just start a company—he rebuilt the entire formalwear supply chain from scratch, turning a strip-mall industry into a nine-figure business with seven flagship stores and showrooms in more than 40 Nordstrom locations.