The Modern Smoking Jacket

What is a Smoking Jacket?

First used in the sixteenth century, the Smoking Jacket had quite practical origins, as the name would suggest. Gentlemen would wear Smoking Jackets when smoking at home in order to protect their clothing from tobacco smell and ash.

In the nineteenth century, Turkish tobacco became increasingly popular, and after dinner, men would retreat to the parlour with a cigar while wearing a Smoking Jacket.

Over the years, style icons like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra made the modern Smoking Jacket a thing to covet, pairing their jackets elegantly with a black bow tie, formal trousers, and either patent oxfords or Prince Albert slippers, for a look that still stands out today.

Now the custom clothiers at King & Bay bring you the modern Smoking Jacket – a look that definitely makes a statement. Are you ready to join the club?

It's Timeless elegant style.

Flexible. Elegant. Style.

A smoking jacket offers flexible style options. For a classic or formal event – think a wedding or a gala – a smoking jacket with tuxedo pants is an unbeatable style statement. On the other hand, you can pair the same smoking jacket perfectly with designer jeans for a casually elegant look. 

However you wear your smoking jacket, the fabric is a key element in the 'stand out' effect. Although other fabrics are possible, at King & Bay we design our signature smoking jackets with beautiful silk jacquard.

Silk jacquard is a coveted fabric, rich in both visual and tactile texture. It conjurs up a time when a well-made jacket could transform a man.

Discerning clients who choose a silk jacquard Smoking Jacket from King & Bay join an exclusive club in which their personal statement is expressed through detail and craftmanship. Take your smoking jacket a step further with a custom lining and you'll guarantee one-of-a-kind status.

Whether you're dressing to rock 'n roll like Bruce Buffer in the UFC ring, saying 'I do' to your bride on your wedding day, or simply want to make a sophisticated statement at your next fete or gala, you'll stand out in a custom smoking jacket from King & Bay.

You will be noticed. Enjoy it.