The History of the Smoking Jacket

The History of the Smoking Jacket Nowadays, chances are the only time you'll see someone wearing a smoking jacket is on Halloween when guys dress up in cheap Hugh Hefner knockoffs. Other than that, the once popular garment has seemingly met its fate. There was a time, however, when gentlemen donned one for good reason. Here is a look back at the iconic smoking jacket. 1600s Earliest Inspiration   The earliest inspiration for the classic smoking jacket popped up at ...