Style-watchers got wind of the possibilities in 2011 when actor Ryan Gosling, justly celebrated for his red-carpet acumen, gave a one-two punch to tradition by appearing at Cannes in a sky-blue tuxedo for the premiere of “Drive” and a deep maroon counterpart two nights later (both by Salvatore Ferragamo). (Andreas Rentz / Getty Images)
Ryan Gosling in a deep maroon tux by Salvatore Ferragamo. (Venturelli / WireImage)
At the Emmys, “Modern Family’s” Jesse Tyler Ferguson rocked a dark plaid tuxedo (a custom version of a Thom Browne design for Brooks Brothers’ Black Fleece collection). (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images))
Actor Jon Hamm in a classic black tux at the Primetime Emmy Awards in September. (Gregg DeGuire / WireImage)
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Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel in rope shouldered Gucci tux with vest. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Bryan Cranston looks dashing in a gray John Varvatos tux. (Jason Merritt / WireImage)
Kellan Lutz leads the pack in a Robert Cavalli tux with navy lapels. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Aaron Paul in a Prada shawl-collared brown mohair tux. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)