School me on smoking jackets - Page 2

RRocket · 10-20-2010, 02:07 AM

I actually have a few of them. I have one from the 50s waist length (brocade, real wool fleece lined similar to the one in the picture above)) one from the 60s waist length (looks like something from Sgt. Peppers album) one from the 70-80s full length (silk) and one a bit newer...cotton full length, fake fleece lined. I'll try and get some pics up. The full length silk is great in the summer...especially with nothing on underneath. Feels great on the skin. The 50s is great for outside, cool weather. It is rather gaudy. The 60s one is CRAZY. I'm not sure if it has palm leaf pattern on it, or pot leaf pattern on it. It also has dangly tassles on the button holes. I never wear it..just a great conversation piece.

I do want a black or brown velvet one to complete my "set".

Wife's sister is a fashion designer...both asian. So they have an "eye" for these types of things.

10-20-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RRocket

I actually have a few of them. I have one from the 50s waist length (brocade, real wool fleece lined similar to the one in the picture above)) one from the 60s waist length (looks like something from Sgt. Peppers album) one from the 70-80s full length (silk) and one a bit newer...cotton full length, fake fleece lined. I'll try and get some pics up. The full length silk is great in the summer...especially with nothing on underneath. Feels great on the skin. The 50s is great for outside, cool weather. It is rather gaudy. The 60s one is CRAZY. I'm not sure if it has palm leaf pattern on it, or pot leaf pattern on it. It also has dangly tassles on the button holes. I never wear it..just a great conversation piece.

I do want a black or brown velvet one to complete my "set".

Wife's sister is a fashion designer...both asian. So they have an "eye" for these types of things.

Lumpold · 10-20-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RRocket

Wife's sister is a fashion designer...both asian. So they have an "eye" for these types of things.

Did anyone else think 'custom designed CA smoking jacket?' when they saw this?

GreekGodX · 10-20-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpold

Did anyone else think 'custom designed CA smoking jacket?' when they saw this?

Well first I thought if his wife's sister is asian, I sure hope his wife is asian too. Then I thought of how much I'd like to meet his wife's sister. THEN I thought about the custom smoking jacket

Powers · 10-20-2010, 11:33 AM

I know I'd sure like to have one. Not just as a cigar smoker but a history nerd as well!

Eleven · 10-20-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lumpold

did anyone else think 'custom designed ca smoking jacket?' when they saw this?

group buy!

wayner123 · 10-20-2010, 12:08 PM

I have never seen one in person before, but I assume it has a long tradition. The coolest one I saw was from a B&M in NYC. It was an older Fire Department Jacket (the kind with relflection cloth, that firefighters wear).

shilala · 10-20-2010, 12:25 PM

I want a smoking jacket and a pan flute. Then I'm going to make everyone call me Zamfir. Except in the evening, in which case it will be proper to call me Loretta.

10-20-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpold

Did anyone else think 'custom designed CA smoking jacket?' when they saw this?

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Originally Posted by UFPowersmoker320

I know I'd sure like to have one. Not just as a cigar smoker but a history nerd as well!

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Originally Posted by Eleven

group buy!

gvarsity · 10-20-2010, 01:28 PM

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/search...oking%20jacket

Still available to the rich and powerful. There is one available on new york craigslist for only 750$.

waffle · 10-20-2010, 02:16 PM

Seriously, this may be my next purchase!

Patrick B · 10-20-2010, 02:18 PM

$200, though. I want one for about $5.

waffle · 10-20-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick B

$200, though. I want one for about $5.

I'm hitting up the local Goodwill on the way home tonight... if I see anything promising I'll give you a buzz.

Brian D. · 10-20-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick B

I've been checking ebay for months. People were skinnier 75 years ago. I'd need a 2xl most likely. I'll call some vintage shops, thanks for the link!

Elderboy02 says he gets his smoking jackets here:

http://www.gettent.com/catalog.pdf

Wolfgang · 10-20-2010, 03:04 PM

Check out good will. They have fantastic jackets.

Ive got a green plaid wool jacket with leather elbows that I love to death and only paid 25c

10-20-2010, 03:59 PM

I think a CA smoking jacket would be rather cool. I have a smoking jacket of the robe type that I wear in the house as I think I'd look like Hef if I were to wear it out. I want to get one of the blazer style ones when I get some money that isn't dedicated to box purchases

RRocket · 10-20-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick B

$200, though. I want one for about $5.

Search Ebay under Vintage Smoking Jacket and see what turns up....

RRocket · 10-20-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nefari0us

I think a CA smoking jacket would be rather cool. I have a smoking jacket of the robe type that I wear in the house as I think I'd look like Hef if I were to wear it out. I want to get one of the blazer style ones when I get some money that isn't dedicated to box purchases

Ok...I've just contacted my better smelling half to put the feeler out to her sister to see if it's possible to do CA jackets.

Bear in mind, these will each be individually handmade, so I'm not sure of cost.

TheDudeAbides · 10-20-2010, 07:52 PM

Got mine free from Black & Mild, I think the promo is over..... but still classy t-shirt.

-Dude
{Owns a Tuxedo t-shirt, too}

Powers · 10-20-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDudeAbides

Got mine free from Black & Mild, I think the promo is over..... but still classy t-shirt.

-Dude
{Owns a Tuxedo t-shirt, too}

10-20-2010, 02:07 AM	#21
RRocket Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 153 Trading: (10)	Re: School me on smoking jackets I actually have a few of them. I have one from the 50s waist length (brocade, real wool fleece lined similar to the one in the picture above)) one from the 60s waist length (looks like something from Sgt. Peppers album) one from the 70-80s full length (silk) and one a bit newer...cotton full length, fake fleece lined. I'll try and get some pics up. The full length silk is great in the summer...especially with nothing on underneath. Feels great on the skin. The 50s is great for outside, cool weather. It is rather gaudy. The 60s one is CRAZY. I'm not sure if it has palm leaf pattern on it, or pot leaf pattern on it. It also has dangly tassles on the button holes. I never wear it..just a great conversation piece. I do want a black or brown velvet one to complete my "set". Wife's sister is a fashion designer...both asian. So they have an "eye" for these types of things.

10-20-2010, 11:33 AM	#25
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: School me on smoking jackets I know I'd sure like to have one. Not just as a cigar smoker but a history nerd as well! __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

10-20-2010, 12:08 PM	#27
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: School me on smoking jackets I have never seen one in person before, but I assume it has a long tradition. The coolest one I saw was from a B&M in NYC. It was an older Fire Department Jacket (the kind with relflection cloth, that firefighters wear). __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

10-20-2010, 12:25 PM	#28
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: School me on smoking jackets I want a smoking jacket and a pan flute. Then I'm going to make everyone call me Zamfir. Except in the evening, in which case it will be proper to call me Loretta. __________________

10-20-2010, 01:28 PM	#30
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: School me on smoking jackets http://www.brooksbrothers.com/search...oking%20jacket Still available to the rich and powerful. There is one available on new york craigslist for only 750$.

10-20-2010, 02:16 PM	#31
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: School me on smoking jackets Seriously, this may be my next purchase!

10-20-2010, 02:18 PM	#32
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: School me on smoking jackets $200, though. I want one for about $5.

10-20-2010, 03:04 PM	#35
Wolfgang Back from the dead Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,541 Trading: (14)	Re: School me on smoking jackets Check out good will. They have fantastic jackets. Ive got a green plaid wool jacket with leather elbows that I love to death and only paid 25c __________________ You probably wont remember that test you failed, but you'll never forget the girl you were with the night before, when you decided not to study.

10-20-2010, 03:59 PM	#36
Nefari0us Guest Posts: n/a	Re: School me on smoking jackets I think a CA smoking jacket would be rather cool. I have a smoking jacket of the robe type that I wear in the house as I think I'd look like Hef if I were to wear it out. I want to get one of the blazer style ones when I get some money that isn't dedicated to box purchases

10-20-2010, 07:52 PM	#39
TheDudeAbides I got an awesome sound... Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Curtis Location: Silverton Posts: 208 Trading: (27)	Re: School me on smoking jackets Got mine free from Black & Mild, I think the promo is over..... but still classy t-shirt. -Dude {Owns a Tuxedo t-shirt, too} __________________ Vegetarians are cool. All I eat are vegetarians - except for the occasional mountain lion steak. -Uncle Ted