Giorgio Armani - Silk-Satin Cummerbund - Black

One of the more traditional elements of black-tie dressing, cummerbunds were originally designed to hide bunching around the waist when gents would be sat at dinner or in the theatre for long spells. Handmade in Italy from lustrous silk-satin, Giorgio Armani's version has adjustable hooks and tabs to ensure a comfortable, streamlined fit. The pleats are typically worn facing upwards - men would slot opera tickets in them for safekeeping back in the day.