An exceptional Brioni “Madison” tuxedo smoking jacket, handmade in Italy from beautifully fine Super 160’s wool, finished with a luxurious 100% silk shawl collar and traditional silk eveningwear detailing.
This is classic Brioni at its best. The jacket follows the traditional smoking jacket / dinner jacket silhouette, with an elegant shawl lapel, silk-covered buttons, silk accents and beautifully discreet jetted pockets. The clean, ventless back maintains the formal purity of the design, while Brioni’s Madison cut gives the jacket a slimmer, more contemporary profile.
The quality of the cloth is exceptional. Super 160’s wool is an extraordinarily fine suiting fabric, with a beautifully smooth handle, elegant drape and subtle lustre that immediately distinguishes it from more conventional wool tailoring. Against the deep black wool, the silk shawl lapel provides just enough contrast to give the jacket that unmistakable eveningwear sophistication.
Brioni is renowned for its extraordinary Italian tailoring and hand craftsmanship, and this jacket beautifully demonstrates why. Rather than relying on obvious branding, its luxury is expressed through the quality of the cloth, hand-finished construction, proportions and restrained detailing. It is the sort of piece that looks and feels special without needing to announce itself.
Traditionally, I would wear it as a proper dinner jacket with a crisp white dress shirt, black bow tie, tuxedo trousers and patent or highly polished leather shoes. Personally, however, I think this jacket is particularly cool when styled more casually. Wear it for dinner, drinks or an evening at a bar with a simple white T-shirt, dark denim and loafers or minimal sneakers. The contrast between immaculate Brioni tailoring and relaxed pieces gives it a much more modern feel.
The jacket is in very good pre-owned condition. Please note that there are a couple of small snags in the wool, which I have photographed for complete transparency. They do not detract significantly from what remains a beautiful and exceptionally well-made piece of Italian tailoring.
A sophisticated and incredibly versatile Brioni evening jacket that can be worn traditionally as formal black tie or styled casually as a luxurious statement jacket.
Details
Brand: Brioni
Model: Madison
Style: Tuxedo / Smoking / Dinner Jacket
Fit: Slim Fit – Madison Model
Colour: Black
Size: 50 EU / 40 US
Main Material: 100% Super 160’s Wool
Lapel: 100% Silk Shawl Lapel
Buttons: Silk-Covered Buttons
Pockets: Silk-Trimmed Jetted Pockets
Rear: Ventless
Construction: Handmade Brioni Tailoring
Condition: Used – Very Good Condition
Condition Note: A couple of small snags are present and shown in the photographs
Made in Italy
Approx. Measurements
Shoulders: 16.9 in / 42.5 cm
Chest: 20.1 in / 51 cm
Waist: 19.75 in / 50 cm
Sleeve: 24 in / 61 cm
Length: 28.5 in / 72.5 cm