Checkmatela — Formal wear for every piece

Be ready for
the moment.

From weddings to black tie, find formal wear for men and kids. Check the fit and your event date before you choose a look.

King — Men

The Sicilian

Onyx Tuxedo

Illustrative $219Opening 1. e4

Pawn — Kids

Slim Fit

A modern suit look for weddings, school events and family portraits.

Illustrative from $14514 colourways

Navy
King — Men

The Ruy Lopez

Onyx Three-Piece

Illustrative $249Opening 1. e4 e5

Bishop — Accessories

The En Passant

Silk Bow Tie

Illustrative $85

King — Men

The Caro-Kann

Midnight Plaid

Illustrative $205Opening 1. e4 c6

King — Men

The King's Gambit

Royal Plaid Three-Piece

Illustrative $235Opening 1. e4 e5 2. f4

Pawn — Kids

Suit Vest Set

An easy dressed-up option for warm-weather weddings, family photos and school celebrations.

Illustrative from $1154 colourways

Black
King — Men

The English Opening

Charcoal Classic

Illustrative $179Opening 1. c4

Bishop — Accessories

The Fianchetto

Silk Pocket Square

Illustrative $65

Rook — Shoes

The Back Rank

Black Calfskin Oxford

Illustrative $310

King — Men

The Queen's Gambit

Graphite Shawl

Illustrative $225Opening 1. d4 d5 2. c4

Pawn — Kids

Tuxedo

For black-tie weddings, prom and milestone celebrations.

Illustrative from $15912 colourways

Full Black
King — Men

The London System

Stone Three-Piece

Illustrative $209Opening 1. d4 2. Nf3 3. Bf4

King — Men

The Italian Game

Bordeaux Tuxedo

Illustrative $219Opening 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3

Bishop — Accessories

The Zugzwang

Brass Knot Cufflinks

Illustrative $120

King — Men

The French Defense

Slate Check

Illustrative $189Opening 1. e4 e6

Pawn — Kids

Tuxedo Vest Set

A polished vest look for formal celebrations when a full jacket is more than the moment needs.

Illustrative from $1254 colourways

Black
King — Men

The Scotch Game

Dove Grey Three-Piece

Illustrative $199Opening 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4

The Sicilian — Onyx Tuxedo
Boy's Slim Fit suit in Navy
The Ruy Lopez — Onyx Three-Piece
Black silk bow tie
The Caro-Kann — Midnight Plaid
The King's Gambit — Royal Plaid Three-Piece
Boy's Suit Vest Set suit in Black
The English Opening — Charcoal Classic
White silk pocket square
Black calfskin oxford shoes
The Queen's Gambit — Graphite Shawl
Boy's Tuxedo suit in Full Black
The London System — Stone Three-Piece
The Italian Game — Bordeaux Tuxedo
Brass knot cufflinks
The French Defense — Slate Check
Boy's Tuxedo Vest Set suit in Black
The Scotch Game — Dove Grey Three-Piece
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01  Start with the occasion
02  Compare the right styles
03  Check measurements
04  Plan around your date
Before you choose a size

Plan the fit. Plan the date.

Answer a few questions about your occasion, measurements and event date. Get a clear starting point and see what to confirm before ordering.

Take the Fit & Timing Check →
The Board

Find your starting point.

Browse the looks and finishing details, or check fit and timing first.

Play the board.

Prefer to browse by piece? Every department has one — drag the board and pick yours.

An interactive detour

Take a seat
at the board.

Every Checkmatela category is a chess piece. Drag to look around, then choose one to open that collection.

Raw travertine & carved basalt

Drag to explore · Choose a piece to enter

A complete chess set carved from warm travertine and charcoal basalt, arranged on a stone board.

The Anatomy of a Move

Every piece has its place on the board.

Each piece stays near where it is worn. Select one to explore its category.

Click any piece to shop its category
Checkmatela tailoring detail
Plan A Few Moves Ahead

Look the part. Feel ready for the day.

The best formal look answers more than “what should I wear?” It suits the dress code, fits the person and arrives in time to be tried on. Use this collection preview to narrow your choices, then ask us about the details that matter to your event.

01Choose the occasion
02Check your fit
03Confirm your timing
Check Fit & Timing
Before The Big Day

Three details that make
the outfit work.

01

Start with the invitation. Black tie, cocktail and daytime ceremonies call for different levels of formality.

Choose the dress code · Find your look
02

Measure before selecting a size. Check the chest, waist and length, then allow room to ask about the specific garment.

Check the fit · Use the guide
03

Work backward from the event. Confirm availability and delivery, then leave time for a try-on and alterations.

Plan your timeline · Ask about timing
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Make your move.

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