To Tux or Not? Concert Attire Redesign Focuses on Musicians' Comfort

Parsons student adds stretchable fabrics to an otherwise traditional tux jacket
Parsons student adds stretchable fabrics to an otherwise traditional tux jacket (Brian Wise/WQXR)
A percussionist will wear reflective-sleeved oxfords, embedded with transmitters
A percussionist will wear reflective-sleeved oxfords, embedded with transmitters (Brian Wise/WQXR)
Fashion designer Gabi Asfour teaches the class at the Parsons School of Design
Fashion designer Gabi Asfour teaches the class at the Parsons School of Design (Brian Wise/WQXR)
Joseph Gotoff, a Master’s student in cello performance at Mannes, is fitted for a jacket prototype at the Parsons School of Design
Joseph Gotoff, a Master’s student in cello performance at Mannes, is fitted for a jacket prototype at the Parsons School of Design (Brian Wise/WQXR)
Mannes Students Meredith Ramsay and Katherine Liccardo model the Parsons's prototypes at the New School.
Mannes Students Meredith Ramsay and Katherine Liccardo model the Parsons's prototypes at the New School. (Martin Seck/Parsons)
The back of the tuxedo features breathable, elastic fabrics to allow for greater movement.
The back of the tuxedo features breathable, elastic fabrics to allow for greater movement. (Brian Wise/WQXR)
Two Mannes percussionists wear motion sensors in their arms to create a real-time projection on the rear screen.
Two Mannes percussionists wear motion sensors in their arms to create a real-time projection on the rear screen. (Martin Seck/Parsons)
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