Vintage Tuxedo Black Wool Mohair Dated 1970 Hobberlin Toronto Custom Tailored
This authentic 1970 vintage tuxedo was custom tailored by Hobberlin’s Limited, 145 Yonge Street, Toronto, and is clearly dated November 18, 1970 on the original interior tailor’s label.
Crafted from wool and mohair cloth woven in England (Progress Brand Tailored), the fabric has the crisp hand and subtle sheen associated with quality formalwear of the era. The mohair content gives the jacket structure and a clean drape under evening lighting.
The jacket features a satin-faced shawl lapel, single-button front, jetted pockets, and a streamlined early-1970s silhouette. The trousers are flat-front with a traditional satin side stripe, and with a flare down the calf to the cuff.
A sharp example of Canadian bespoke tailoring from the late 1960s–early 1970s period.
Details
Brand: Hobberlin’s Limited, Toronto
Date: November 18, 1970 (as per interior label)
Fabric: Wool & mohair – woven in England
Colour: Black
Style: Shawl lapel tuxedo / dinner suit
Origin: Custom tailored in Toronto, Canada
Jacket Measurements
(Custom made – no tagged size. Compare to a jacket that fits you well.)
Shoulders: 17" seam to seam
Chest: 42" around underarms
Waist: 38" around
Sleeves: 23" (2 1/2" extra fabric inside cuff for lengthening)
Sleeve inseam: 15 1/4"
Length: 29" from back neck seam to hem
Pants Measurements
Waist: 32"–33" (4" of extra fabric at the waist should you need to let out the pants)
Inseam: 31"
Side length: 42"
Condition
Very good condition. Exterior presents cleanly and remains fully wearable. Back lower seam of the pants was either repaired or is slightly pulled (see last close-up photo)
Why This Tuxedo Stands Out
- Fully dated 1970 tailor label
- Canadian bespoke tailoring from Hobberlin’s Toronto
- English-woven wool and mohair cloth
- Classic shawl lapel black-tie styling
- Strong, wearable early 1970s formal silhouette
This 1970 Hobberlin tuxedo is ideal for black-tie events, vintage formalwear collectors, or anyone seeking a sharp alternative to modern mass-produced tuxedos.