Upstairs in an old French Quarter home feeling all those dreamy old timey vibes in this old timey 1950s silk smoking jacket. Smoking jackets were originally designed in the 1850s as smoking rose in popularity and were intended as a โshort robe of elevated statureโ to protect oneโs clothing from the ash and smell. They became associated with luxury and style, as they were made of bold colors and prints, and desireable fabrics.