Vintage 1950s Smoking Jacket Red Silk Men’s Size M L
This vintage 1950s smoking jacket is made from quality red silk with woven circular medallion motifs symbolizing happiness and longevity. The jacket features a quilted shawl collar, turn-back cuffs, and a matching self-belt with tasseled ends. It has padded shoulders, but otherwise, has a soft, unstructured silhouette typical of mid-century leisurewear and includes two side pockets.
Material: 100% silk
Lining: Fully lined in smooth red silk satin
Origin: Difficult to say - appears to be Chinese, but possibly made domestically by a Chinese tailor
Sizing: there is no size label, and although this should fit a medium to large size (US size 40/42), please rely on the following measurements for fit: (measured flat and doubled):
Shoulders: 18 1/2” seam to seam
Sleeves: 24” from shoulder seam (17” inseam)
Chest: 45” around underarms
Waist: 45” around
Length: 31 1/2” from back neck seam to hem
Condition: Excellent condition with no pronounced wear. The silk retains its sheen and colour vibrancy, the piece is clean and ready to wear.
This is a classic vintage 1950s smoking jacket - quality silk and manufacture, elegant loungewear!