Vintage Tuxedo Black Wool Mohair Dated 1970 Hobberlin Toronto Custom Tailored mid century modern This vintage smoking jacket closes

This vintage smoking jacket closes with two matching flecked buttons at the front

including Alberto Vargas

Decorative sleeve bands became popular during the 17th century when the Manchus conquered China

from the shoulder/sleeve seam to the shoulder/sleeve seam

finished on a softly scalloped rim

Vintage Tuxedo Black Wool Mohair Dated 1970 Hobberlin Toronto Custom Tailored mid century modern This vintage smoking jacket closesThis authentic 1970 vintage tuxedo was custom tailored by Hobberlins Limited, 145 Yonge Street, Toronto, and is clearly dated November 18, 1970 on the original interior tailors label. Crafted from wool and mohair cloth woven in England (Progress Brand Tailored), the fabric has the crisp hand and subtle sheen associated with quality formalwear of the era. The mohair content gives the jacket structure and a clean drape under evening lighting. The jacket