High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The classic smoking jacket is a waist-length jacket made from velvet or silk, or both. It has a shawl collar and turn-up cuffs and toggle or button fastenings. In the 1850s, the Gentlemen's Magazine of London defined the smoking jacket as a "kind of short robe de chambre, of velvet, cashmere, plush, merino or printed flannel, lined with bright colours, ornamented with brandenbourgs, olives or large buttons." In the 17th century, goods began flowing into Europe from the Americas, bringing in spices, tobacco, coffee, and silks. It became fashionable to be depicted in one's portrait wearing a silk robe de chambre, or dressing gown.

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