Vintage 1966 Tuxedo Jacket Chamberlain & Jones London Bespoke

This vintage 1966 tuxedo jacket was tailored by Chamberlain & Jones Ltd. of 7 Regent Street, London. This vintage 1966 tuxedo jacket features classic mid-century evening wear styling, with padded shoulders, a single-button front and silk satin-faced notched lapels. The jacket includes jetted pockets, a single chest pocket, four button sleeve cuffs and no rear vent. The interior is fully lined in black satin. A label sewn into the lining is hand-dated 7 June 1966 and inscribed with the original client’s name, H.E. Clark Esq.

Chamberlain & Jones was a respected London tailoring firm known for bespoke garments during the mid-20th century. Operating from a prominent address in London’s West End, the firm catered to gentlemen seeking formal wear of high quality. While less well-known today, surviving examples reflect the understated elegance of British bespoke tailoring during the 1950s and 60s.

Material: wool (not labelled)
Lining: full black satin (likely rayon or acetate)
Sizing: This vintage 1966 tuxedo jacket should fit a medium size (US size 40), but please rely on the following measurements for fit:
Shoulders: 18 1/2”
Sleeves: 26”

Sleeve inseam:  18 1/2”
Chest: 44”
Waist: 42”
Length (neck seam to hem): 31”

Condition: This vintage 1966 tuxedo jacket is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, staining or soiling. Vintage garments always benefit from a professional dry cleaning.

This vintage 1966 tuxedo jacket features Savile Row bespoke tailoring - Regent Street is in very close proximity to Savile Row, part of London’s traditional tailoring district.