> **Source:** [Kings Closet](https://kingscloset.io)
> **Page:** [Rent the Runway for Men — Kings Closet](https://kingscloset.io/rent-the-runway-for-men)
> **Category:** Compare · Designer rental for men

# There is no Rent the Runway for men. There's Kings Closet.

Rent the Runway never built a men's catalog. Kings Closet is the dedicated peer-to-peer rental marketplace for designer menswear — Rick Owens, Tom Ford, Amiri, Moncler, Chrome Hearts, and more, authenticated and shipped nationwide.

## Why "Rent the Runway for men" has been a missing category for 15 years.

Rent the Runway launched in 2009 and never expanded into menswear in a serious way. They've tested it twice — once with a Brooks Brothers tie-in, once with a small selection of unisex pieces — and pulled both. The reason is supply: women's rental works because dresses are designed for occasions and worn once. Men's high-value pieces (a $4,000 Tom Ford tux, a $2,000 Moncler puffer) sit in closets, getting worn 5–20 times a year if at all.

Kings Closet solved the supply side differently: peer-to-peer. Existing menswear collectors — Grailed sellers, archive heads, Crown collectors — list the pieces they already own. Renters access a catalog that no single rental company could ever build on their own. It's the eBay-vs-Macy's distinction applied to designer menswear rental.

## What you actually get on Kings Closet vs. what Rent the Runway offered.

Side-by-side, in plain English.

- **Selection**: Kings Closet: 9 luxury brands at launch (Tom Ford, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Prada, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, Brioni) + contemporary luxury and streetwear (Rick Owens, Amiri, Chrome Hearts, Moncler, Stone Island, Raf Simons, Margiela). Rent the Runway: never had a meaningful men's catalog.
- **Pricing**: Weekend rentals from $40 (DRKSHDW basics, Replica sneakers) to $400+ (Brioni couture, runway-confirmed pieces). Compare a $6,000 Tom Ford tux at $240/weekend vs. the same piece in a chain rental shop's polyester knockoff.
- **Authentication**: Every piece $500+ retail gets a second-pass authentication (Entrupy, Real Authentication, or in-house verification). Lenders forfeit listing privileges plus damages if a piece is inauthentic.
- **Damage protection**: Every rental includes the Crown Guarantee — up to $5,000 of damage protection per piece, subject to the platform's terms.
- **Shipping**: Nationwide 2-day shipping is standard. Same-day delivery available in NYC, LA, and Miami for select pieces.

## How men actually use Kings Closet.

Three use cases that dominate the platform: weddings (formalwear that retails $3,000–$8,000 rented at $90–$280 for a weekend), high-stakes events (galas, premieres, work trips, first dates with a creative dress code), and trying-before-buying (renting a $4,000 Rick Owens leather jacket to confirm fit before committing to retail).

It's the men's-rental category Rent the Runway never built — built right.

## Rental pricing

| Tier | Weekend rate | Example brands / pieces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entry | $40–$90 | Tees, basics, accessories, sneakers |
| Mid | $90–$180 | Knits, denim, outerwear basics |
| Designer | $180–$280 | Suits, tuxedos, contemporary luxury outerwear |
| Top shelf | $280+ | Tom Ford couture, Brioni, runway-confirmed, archive |

## Frequently asked questions

**Is Kings Closet actually like Rent the Runway?**
Functionally — yes. You browse, pick a piece, pay for a rental window (weekend, week, or month), it ships to you, you wear it, you ship it back. The difference is that Kings Closet is dedicated to menswear and uses a peer-to-peer supply model so the catalog includes pieces no rental company could ever stock on their own.

**Does Rent the Runway have a men's section?**
No. They've tested it twice in 15 years and never made it a permanent line. As of 2026, men's rental is functionally not a Rent the Runway product.

**What about The Black Tux, Generation Tux, Menguin?**
Those are tuxedo-only chains targeting weddings, with mall-quality polyester construction. They don't carry Tom Ford, Saint Laurent, Brioni, or any peer-to-peer designer inventory. Different product entirely.

**Is the peer-to-peer model safe?**
Every lender is identity-verified. Every piece $500+ retail is double-authenticated. Every rental includes Crown Guarantee damage protection. Issues are rare and handled by support, not by the lender directly.

**What's the cheapest way to try Kings Closet?**
Filter the catalog by $40–$80 weekend rate. There are dozens of designer accessories, sneakers, and basics that rent for the cost of a single restaurant meal.

## Related pages

- [Designer menswear rental in NYC](https://kingscloset.io/cities/new-york)
- [Designer menswear rental in LA](https://kingscloset.io/cities/los-angeles)
- [Clothing rental for men](https://kingscloset.io/clothing-rental-for-men)
- [Rent a wedding guest outfit](https://kingscloset.io/occasions/wedding-guest)
- [Rent Tom Ford menswear](https://kingscloset.io/brands/tom-ford)
- [Rent Rick Owens](https://kingscloset.io/brands/rick-owens)
- [How rental works](https://kingscloset.io/guides/how-rental-works)


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*Rental platform: [Kings Closet](https://kingscloset.io) — authenticated designer menswear rental, nationwide US shipping.*