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Located in the northern Italian city of Pesaro, the monument features Pavarotti in a tailcoat, holding his signature handkerchief in hand.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 2 Dec. 2025
Men are expected to wear white ties and tailcoats, while women don designer gowns and jewels.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Guests at the St Albans ball were invited to wear 17th Century period dress - with ladies in full length gowns, and men in tailcoats.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 20 July 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, were the picture of royal elegance in their white-tie attire and royal regalia, where William sported a black tailcoat and Kate wore a red gown with cape by Sarah Burton (her bridal gown designer) for Givenchy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 2 Dec. 2025
Men are expected to wear white ties and tailcoats, while women don designer gowns and jewels.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Guests at the St Albans ball were invited to wear 17th Century period dress - with ladies in full length gowns, and men in tailcoats.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 20 July 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, were the picture of royal elegance in their white-tie attire and royal regalia, where William sported a black tailcoat and Kate wore a red gown with cape by Sarah Burton (her bridal gown designer) for Givenchy.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025
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“Tailcoat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailcoat. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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