# How The Black Tux Solved Formal Wear's Biggest Problem

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Podcast: [Shopify Masters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shopify-masters-925543)
Published: 2026-07-21T05:31:44+00:00
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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.

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