Style

January, 1997

Smokin' JocketsNow that guys are puffing on stogies again, smoking jackets are back in style. Worn at home for informal entertaining since the mid-1800s, smoking jackets are traditionally made from luxurious fabrics such as velvet or satin, and feature a buttonless front and a sash that ties at the waist. At Sulka, you can go the luxe route by ordering a handmade silk jacket with a tapestry pattern of birds and flowers ($1500 and up). Background colors are navy or wine (pictured) and details inc...