| The Classic Smoking Jacket The finishing touch to a man's wardrobe...Leisurely luxury has never felt so indulgent while wearing a Smoking Jacket. Our Velvet and Satin jackets are exotic; colourful and lined in bold classic silks and satins. The elegant cut defines stature; the impeccable details include turned up cuffed sleeves, a crisp shawl collar in contrasting velvet, silk or mink; a removable belt with tassled tips and A rich embrodiered crested breast pocket and Two roomy patch pockets trimmed in fine quality fabrics. |
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| In the 17th century, goods began flowing into Europe from the Americas, bringing in spices, tobacco, coffee and silks. It became fashionable to be depicted in one's portrait wearing a silk robe de chambre, or dressing gown. The short smoking jacket soon evolved from these silk fabrics. During the 1850s smoking gained popularity. After dinner, a gentleman might put on a smoking jacket and retreat to a den or smoking room. The jacket was intended to absorb the smoke from his cigar or pipe and protect his clothing from falling ash. |
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| In the 1950's Famous Smoking Jacket wearers include Frank Sinatra Cary Grant Dean Martin & Fred Astaire who was buried in his smoking jacket Jackets are available in: Black, Blue, Wine, Gold, White & Custom Orders Sizes: Large to 6x |