1.   Called the equivalent of a full-dress uniform or a penguin suit, the tux was fathered by Griswold Lorillard, copying the Prince of Wales.

2.   His jewel-toned velvet tuxedos are just the ticket for men who are leaving their penguin suits behind.

3.   Last week, Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy even put on a penguin suit to make the announcement before Wall Street analysts.

4.   Yes, there were a few sparkling ensembles, some eye-popping gowns and the obvious fashion faux pas, but simple black cocktail dresses and crisp penguin suits dominated.