Paul Smith
Plum-Coloured Pure Linen Suit Jacket
This is a single-breasted suit jacket for men, made from 100% linen, with a straight fit and a partial satiny lining. It has a two-button closure, notch lapel, flap pockets, and a welt chest pocket, plus two vents at the back. Intended for warm-weather occasions, it is part of a matching suit set; coordinating trousers and shorts are sold separately.
- Color
- Plum-Coloured
- Material
- 100% Linen
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, tailored, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits
Size
Specifications
Lightweight pure linen suit jacket in plum color, perfect for sunny days and pleasant events.
100% linen fabric, partial satiny lining, straight fit, two-button closure, flap pockets, two back vents, made in Portugal.
- Color
- Plum-Coloured · purple
- Material
- 100% Linen
- Style
- classic, tailored, smart-casual
- Occasion
- party, formal, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits
Additional Attributes
- light 100% linen weave
- partial satiny lining
- straight fit
- simple two-button closure
- flap pockets and small chest pocket
- two vents behind
- made in Portugal
- matching pant and short sold separately
Product Insights
Paul Smith’s plum-colored pure linen suit jacket, out of stock at its verified $1,100 MSRP but available at a rare 65% discount, combines half-lined Portuguese atelier construction with a floating canvas for superior quality versus cheaper alternatives, yet offers a lower potential per-wear cost with proper care. The jacket foregoes canvas and shoulder padding for a loose drape, enhanced by half-lining and dual vents for breathability, while a satiny half-lining reduces friction for easy dressing. Its straight fit runs true to size but can be sized up for layering. Care involves steaming, brushing, rotating wear, using wide-shouldered hangers, and limiting dry cleaning to preserve the deep plum color, which departs from typical spring pastels and pairs well with neutrals, reflecting Paul Smith’s playful yet subdued style. To ensure color consistency, buyers should purchase matching trousers simultaneously due to potential dye lot differences between the Portuguese-made jacket and Italian-made trousers, though no quality discrepancy is reported.
Verified claims
- Discount
- 65% discount off a verified $1,100 CAD MSRP, rare for current-season.
- Construction
- Portuguese-made jacket with partial satiny lining and flap-and-chest pocket tailoring is positioned a tier above the imported construction of mass-market linen blazers from Quince and Banana Republic.
- Cost per wear
- Potential lower per-wear cost than $100 USD Quince blazer with proper care.
- Structure
- The partial satiny lining and straight fit give this jacket a softer, drapey hand than Paul Smith's structured Soho or Kensington suit jackets.
- Breathability
- Half-lining and dual vents boost breathability vs structured blocks.
- Layering
- Straight fit runs true to size; size up for comfortable layering.
- Satin lining
- Satin lining reduces friction for easy on/off in humid weather.
- Care
- Care includes steaming instead of ironing, rotating wear, brushing, using wide-shouldered hangers, and limiting dry cleaning.
- Patina
- Pure linen softens and develops a lived-in patina over time.
- Seasonal role and styling
- Deep plum departs from spring pastels and grounds the lightweight linen in a sense of occasion; the shade is a deep, rich purple with warm undertones, making it a distinctive option for summer weddings and garden parties.
- Color preservation
- To maintain the plum color's depth, Paul Smith recommends steaming, brushing, and dry cleaning no more than three times a year; the fabric develops a natural patina with age.
- Comfort in heat
- Partial satiny lining and two back vents keep the deep plum jacket breathable in warm weather.
- Dye lot consistency
- To ensure color consistency, buy the matching trousers at the same time as the jacket due to potential dye lot differences.
- Dye lot variation
- Matching trousers, same fabric, may differ in color due to separate dye lots; buying the full suit together is recommended.
- Manufacturing origin
- Jacket made in Portugal, trousers in Italy; buyers report no quality difference between the two production sites.
- Machine care
- The jacket is dry clean only; machine washing is not recommended because it can damage the structure and the partial satiny lining.
- Spot cleaning
- For minor marks and wrinkles, spot clean with a damp cloth and hang the jacket in a steamy bathroom rather than submitting it to a full dry clean.
- Wear rotation
- Paul Smith advises wearing the suit no more than twice a week to let the linen fibers recover and prevent permanent creasing.
Product record
- Title
- Plum-Coloured Pure Linen Suit Jacket
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 1100 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a single-breasted, two-button suit jacket and matching trousers in a dark plum tone with visible linen texture; notch lapel, flap pockets, welt chest pocket, and two front buttons, worn over a light mustard/beige button-up shirt.
- SilhouetteSingle-breasted suit jacket with a straight, slightly tailored cut ending near upper thigh; matching trousers visible from the waist downward.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (medium) - Fabric textureVisible fine irregular linen weave with a matte finish consistent across jacket and trousers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - Color (jacket and trousers)Dark plum / deep burgundy tone appearing uniform on jacket and trousers.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.84 (high) - LapelNotch lapel with a medium width; visible stitch line at lapel edge on the left side (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Buttons and closureTwo visible front buttons: upper button fastened, lower button unfastened; buttons are dark, slightly glossy and contrast subtly with fabric.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Chest pocketLeft chest welt pocket (viewer left) with a narrow opening and no visible pocket square.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium) - Front hip pocketsTwo hip flap pockets with rectangular flaps aligned horizontally; flaps lie flat against jacket body.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffLong straight sleeves with plain hem cuffs and no visible buttons on cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (high) - Visible shirtLight mustard/beige long-sleeve button-up shirt worn under the jacket, visible at collar, placket and top buttons.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Waist seam and trouser fly areaJacket hem parts open slightly over the waistband of matching trousers; trousers show a front crease and linen texture matching jacket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at mid-thigh with neutral light gray background, even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model's hands and part of face visible, no props or packaging.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal studio crop showing model from mid-face to mid-thigh; jacket is primary subject and fills most of frame.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray background with no visible texture or props.
- Model presenceMale model partially visible: lower face, neck, hands and forearms included; hands relaxed at sides.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 0.90 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft frontal lighting with subtle shadows defining folds and seams; no dramatic highlights or glare.
Colors
deep plum· jacket and trousersmustard beige· shirt#E2B58B- SilhouetteSingle-breasted suit jacket with a straight, slightly tailored cut ending near upper thigh; matching trousers visible from the waist downward.
- 02
Product
Right-front three-quarter view of a single-breasted plum-coloured suit jacket showing lapel, chest welt pocket, front buttons, sleeve and part of matching trouser waist.
- Lapel shapeNotch lapel with visible topstitching along the inner edge; lapel lies flat with a medium-width notch.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Chest pocketHorizontal welt chest pocket on the left-front panel (model right side) positioned below the lapel.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Lower front pocketFlap pocket visible on the lower front panel near the waist seam on the same side as the chest pocket.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Front buttons and buttonholesTwo front button locations suggested with visible buttonhole stitching on the jacket front; one dark button partially visible at lower left of frame.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (medium) - Sleeve cuffRight sleeve (model left arm) with a clean finished cuff and visible stacked sleeve buttons near the wrist.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric texturePlainwoven fabric with a subtle linen slub texture visible across panels, giving a slightly uneven matte surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Jacket interior edge detailInner front edge shows light-colored bartack or finishing stitch at the buttonhole area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium) - Visible seam linesVertical front panel seam from chest to waist visible, giving tailored paneling appearance.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio shot cropped to the model's upper body against a neutral light-gray background; soft directional lighting with gentle shadows; model's hand in pocket and beige shirt visible as styling elements.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter view from chest to mid-thigh, showing right-front of jacket and part of model's torso; model turned slightly to the viewer's left.
- Background and lightingEven light-gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting that casts mild shadows and highlights the fabric texture.
- Styling elementsBeige button-up shirt with embroidered motifs worn under the jacket and a matching plum trouser waist visible; these are styling props rather than part of the jacket.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium) - Model presenceMale model's head and neck partially visible at top-left; right hand inserted in trouser pocket at lower-right.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.74 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high)
Colors
deep plum· jacket fabric#3A2629- Lapel shapeNotch lapel with visible topstitching along the inner edge; lapel lies flat with a medium-width notch.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a plum-colored tailored jacket shown on a model; visible details include center back seam, long sleeves with button clusters at cuffs, and a back vent area near the hem.
- Overall shapeSingle-breasted suit jacket viewed from the back with a straight hem that falls just below the waist and long set-in sleeves.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high) - Center back seamA vertical seam runs down the exact center of the back panel from the collar to the hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.07 · w 0.10 · h 0.78 (high) - Back vent areaA rear vent or split is visible near the lower right and left hem areas where the fabric opens slightly; vents appear to be single vents located toward each side seam.Partial
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (medium) - Sleeve cuff buttons, right sleeveCluster of four round buttons visible on the right sleeve cuff with contrast rims and darker centers.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.71 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuff buttons, left sleeveA smaller cluster of buttons is visible on the left sleeve cuff near the image edge; similar appearance to the other cuff.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.71 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureVisible fine linen weave texture across the jacket surface with subtle vertical and horizontal irregularities consistent with a natural linen fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Collar detailNotched jacket collar visible from the rear with the collar seam and neckline edge resting against the model's neck; inner shirt collar peeks above but is not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot of the jacket on a model against a neutral light-gray background with soft frontal lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model presentMale model shown from the rear wearing the jacket and matching trousers; hands are visible at the lower frame edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.64 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light-gray background with even diffuse lighting producing soft, low-contrast shadows and minimal specular highlights on the fabric.
- Image crop and framingRear of the jacket is centered and framed vertically; top of the model's head is cropped and the hem of the trousers is partially visible at the bottom.
Colors
deep plum· jacket fabric#422E32dark brown with lighter rim· sleeve cuff buttons#322225- Overall shapeSingle-breasted suit jacket viewed from the back with a straight hem that falls just below the waist and long set-in sleeves.
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