What Characterises a Smart-Casual Jacket? 

A suit jacket or sport coat is characterised by a few key features that distinguish it from other items of clothing and influence whether it is a sporty or elegant men's jacket:

• Construction and cut:The elaborately tailored designer jacket is an essential piece of elegant clothing for men. The often fitted cut follows the silhouette of the male body. A carefully sewn lining is necessary for an optimum fit. Lighter models are nowadays produced in an unconstructed design: Dispensing with the lining requires even more precision during production and offers more freedom of movement in everyday life.
• Fit: From Italian slim fit to casual oversized fit, today's collections offer a wide range of fits. Depending on their build, men can opt for a slim-cut designer jacket or a regular fit. Jackets in a trendy oversized cut are popular for leisure wear.
• Lapel: The smart-casual jacket has a lapel, which can be designed in different styles. Most jackets have a step (notched) or peaked lapel. Some models feature an adjustable collar.
• Buttoning: A classic jacket is either single-breasted or double-breasted. Single-breasted styles with two or three buttons are universally suitable for a wide variety of occasions, while double-breasted jackets have a more formal look and are best suited to men of slim to medium build due to the double layer of fabric. For less formal occasions, you can choose from two to five buttons for single-breasted jackets, depending on your preference.
• Pockets: Smart-casual jackets are usually equipped with a breast pocket, where you can display a designer pocket square for men, and hip pockets on both sides. Patch pockets are normally used for more informal sport coat, flap pockets for elegant designer blazers for men. The classic, slightly smaller ticket pocket completes the classic styles.
• Materials: Men's designer smart-casual jackets are usually made from high-quality materials such as virgin wool, cotton, linen, cashmere or blends of these fibres, which gives them a luxurious appearance, a comfortable feel and a long service life.