Is the blazer fully lined, and what is the exact material composition of the lining (e.g., polyester, viscose)?

Yes, the blazer is fully lined. For similar HUGO Arti blazers, the lining composition is listed as 97% polyester and 3% elastane on one retailer site, while another listing notes 100% polyester lining. The exact composition for this specific charcoal variant may vary, but it is a synthetic satiny lining.

Is the charcoal color a true dark charcoal or medium grey? How does it compare to the light grey variant in real-life lighting?

The charcoal is a true dark charcoal grey, noticeably darker than the light grey variant. Based on product listings, the charcoal has a deeper, almost black appearance, while the light grey is a mid-to-pale grey. In real-life lighting, charcoal appears rich and versatile, ideal for formal settings, whereas light grey is more casual and seasonally adaptive.

Can this blazer be worn year-round as advertised? What is the fabric weight (e.g., grams per square meter) and is it breathable enough for summer?

Yes, the blazer is marketed as four-season due to its medium-weight wool-blend with four-way stretch. We don't have the exact grams per square meter, but the fabric is designed to be breathable and comfortable in moderate temperatures. For hot summer days, it may be heavier than a linen blazer, but it performs well in air-conditioned environments and transitional weather.

HUGO

Arti Charcoal Blazer Extra Slim Fit

CA$499.00CAD

In Stock

This is a men's extra slim fit blazer from HUGO by HUGO BOSS, part of the Performance collection. It features a four-season wool-blend fabric with four-way stretch, a fine satiny lining, piped flap pockets, and side vents. The charcoal blazer has a single-breasted construction with notch lapels and is designed to pair with matching trousers (sold separately).

Color: Charcoal
Material: wool-blend
Gender: male
Style: slim-fit, tailored, modern, business
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits

Color

GreyLight Grey

Size

3840443642

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Specifications

Tailored extra slim fit blazer in charcoal wool-blend fabric with four-way stretch and satiny lining.

Four-way stretch fabric, piped flap pockets, side vents, fine satiny lining.

Color: Charcoal · gray
Material: wool-blend
Style: slim-fit, tailored, modern, business
Occasion: work, business-casual, formal
Gender: male
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Pant Suits

Additional Attributes

Extra slim fit
Four-way stretch fabric
Piped flap pockets
Side vents
Wool-blend fabric
Fine satiny lining
Performance collection
Charcoal gray color

Product Insights

The HUGO Arti Charcoal Blazer extra Slim Fit is a formal, three-season blazer (spring, fall, air-conditioned summer) that requires ordering true chest size due to its extra slim fit, which is tighter than BOSS slim — sizing up recommended for less restriction. Its four-way stretch and wool-blend enable mobility, though heavier than linen in summer. At 499 CAD, it undercuts typical BOSS wool-blends, making it an accessible Hugo Boss brand entry for younger professionals. The smooth satin lining reduces friction and stays breathable in moderate temperatures, with material varying between 97% polyester/3% spandex and 100% polyester. The charcoal color is dark, almost black, ideal for formal events, while the extra slim silhouette reinforces HUGO's fashion-forward, progressive positioning distinct from BOSS's classic.

Verified claims

Sizing: Order your true chest size; four-way stretch ensures a comfortable slim fit.
BOSS comparison: Extra slim is tighter than BOSS slim; size up if you prefer a less restrictive cut.
Color appearance: Grey is a dark charcoal (almost black); Light Grey is a mid-to-pale grey.
Use case: Charcoal is ideal for formal events and all seasons; Light Grey is more casual, best for spring/summer.
Seasonality: Best as a three-season blazer: spring, fall, and air-conditioned summer.
Lining feel: Fully lined with smooth synthetic satin that reduces friction and stays breathable in moderate temperatures.
Lining material: Listed as 97% polyester/3% spandex, but retailer listings vary, including 100% polyester.
Positioning: HUGO targets progressive, self-expressive buyers with performance design.
Value: At 499 CAD, cheaper than typical BOSS wool-blend blazers.
Fit: Extra slim fit is more tapered than BOSS slim; order true chest size.
Mobility: Four-way stretch and wool-blend enable mobility and four-season use; heavier than linen in summer.
Brand entry: At Simons Le 31, this 499 CAD blazer is an accessible Hugo Boss brand entry for younger professionals.
Fashion statement: Extra slim fit marks HUGO as fashion-forward, distinct from BOSS's classic silhouette.

Product record

Title: Arti Charcoal Blazer Extra Slim Fit
Brand: HUGO
Price: 499 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

How the extra slim fit compares and who it fits

The size 40 designation corresponds to a 40-inch chest, but because the blazer is cut extra slim, the garment's chest measurement is already close to the body, so you should order your true chest size rather than sizing down to get a slim silhouette.

HUGO brand identity vs. BOSS mainline

Simons' Le 31 department, where this blazer is sold, curates emerging and contemporary designers, placing HUGO in the same retail space as progressive fashion labels rather than traditional suit shops — reinforcing its identity as a modern lifestyle brand rather than a heritage tailor.
Since 2022, HUGO BOSS has consolidated its lineup into two core brands — BOSS for iconic, sophisticated style and HUGO for progressive, self-expressive fashion — meaning this blazer is designed with a younger, trend-first ethos that favors sharp cuts and performance fabrics over the timeless, formal tailoring of BOSS Black.
The four-season, four-way stretch wool-blend from the ‘Performance collection’ is an example of HUGO’s emphasis on dynamic, lifestyle-oriented suiting — it’s built for mobility and year-round wear, aligning more with a creative-class professional than a conservative finance environment.
At 499 CAD, this blazer undercuts BOSS’s typical opening price point for a tailored wool-blend jacket, making it an accessible entry into the HUGO BOSS universe for a buyer who values the brand’s design cachet but is not yet at the premium BOSS tier.
The 'extra slim fit' is a signature HUGO silhouette — more aggressively tapered than BOSS’s standard slim fit — for a buyer who wants a coat that reads as fashion-forward and contemporary rather than classic and accommodating.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a slim-fit charcoal grey men's suit consisting of a single-breasted blazer and matching trousers on a model; blazer shows notch lapels, a single visible button fastened, welt chest pocket, and hip flap pockets.
SilhouetteSlim, tailored blazer on a model with narrow shoulders and a close-fitting waist; trousers visible from the top of the fly downward, matching blazer fabric and color.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high)
LapelNotch lapels with a medium width and a clean, narrow roll.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.15 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)
ClosureSingle-breasted front with one visible button fastened at the mid front; button is dark and tonal with the fabric.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.40 · w 0.26 · h 0.15 (high)
Chest pocketHorizontal welt chest pocket on the left breast, stitched closed and matching fabric.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.27 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
Hip pocketsLower hip pockets with visible flaps (one flap visible on the model's right side), aligned with blazer hem.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (medium)
Sleeve cuffBlazer sleeves end at the wrist with a visible row of buttons on each cuff; buttons are dark and tonal.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
Fabric appearanceSmooth woven suiting fabric with a matte finish and fine visual weave texture consistent across blazer and trousers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Hem and ventsBlazer hem is curved slightly at the front; venting is not visible in this frontal view.Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium)
Matching trousersTrousers are the same charcoal fabric and color as the blazer, visible from the waistband to the upper thigh area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.76 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the suit against a plain light background; model adjusts the front button with both hands. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped mid-thigh.
Model poseMale model facing forward, looking slightly toward the camera while using both hands to adjust or fasten the blazer at the mid front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light neutral background, evenly lit with soft studio lighting and faint shadowing to the left of the model.
Crop and framingImage framed from just above the head to mid-thigh; centered composition with the model occupying the middle of the frame.
Colors
charcoal grey· blazer and trousers#4C4C52
02: Product
A two-piece suit shown on a full-body model: a single-breasted charcoal blazer with matching slim trousers. The blazer has notch lapels, two front buttons, flap pockets and a welt chest pocket; trousers are flat-front and tapered to the ankle.
Blazer silhouetteSingle-breasted blazer with a notch lapel and two visible front buttons, structured shoulders and a slightly fitted waist as worn on the model.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
Blazer pocketsTwo horizontal flap pockets on the lower front and a welt breast pocket on the left chest, all visible on the blazer front.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.35 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (high)
Blazer sleeve detailSleeves end at the wrist with visible cuff of the model's shirt; a row of small buttons is visible at the blazer cuff on the right sleeve.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
Blazer fabric appearanceCharcoal-colored suiting fabric with a smooth, fine woven appearance and matte finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (medium)
Trousers cutMatching trousers with a flat front and a slim, tapered leg that reaches the top of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.44 · w 0.43 · h 0.45 (high)
Trousers waistband and closureWaistband with a central fly area and belt loops visible at the front; no pleats in the front panel.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium)
Visible outfit layeringA vertically striped light-colored dress shirt is visible under the blazer, with shirt cuffs and collar exposed.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high)
Buttons being adjustedModel's hands are positioned at the blazer front, one hand grasping the blazer near the button area as if fastening or adjusting the middle button.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Shoes visible with trousersBlack leather derby-style shoes visible at the hem of the trousers; low shine, round toe.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.85 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio full-body shot of a model against a plain light background with soft studio lighting and a soft shadow on the right wall.
Shot compositionFull-body studio photograph showing the model standing and facing slightly to the viewer's left; image includes head to shoes with even margins around the figure.
Background and lightingPlain light gray to white seamless background with soft directional lighting that casts a faint shadow of the model to the right rear.
Model poseModel stands with legs straight and hands at the blazer front adjusting a button; head tilted slightly and gaze directed off-camera to the left.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)
Visible non-product clothingStriped dress shirt, white socks and black shoes are visible but are not described as packaging; they appear as outfit components in the styling.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.86 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with even exposure and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
charcoal gray· blazer fabric#4C4C52charcoal gray· trouser fabric#4D4B51
03: Product
Rear view of a fitted dark charcoal suit blazer worn by a model showing center-back seam, set-in sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and straight lower hem; matching trousers visible at the lower edge.
View and fitBack side of a tailored blazer on a model with visible shoulder seams and a vertical center-back seam; the waist shows slight tapering toward the back hem indicating a slim fit.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high)
Center-back seamSingle vertical seam runs from the collar to the hem at the center of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.70 (high)
CollarNotched suit collar visible from rear with a narrow collar stand; white shirt collar peeks above it.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high)
Sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves with slight natural creasing along the sleeve back; cuffs finished with a row of dark buttons and visible working button detail on the right cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.55 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high)
Hem and ventLower hem of the blazer is straight across; no side or center vent is visibly open in this rear view.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Matching trousersMatching trouser fabric is visible at the bottom of the frame, aligned in color and texture with the blazer.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.86 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a clean light gray background, three-quarter-turn rear pose, even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped to show blazer back and upper legs.
Model poseModel stands with body turned slightly to the right showing the back of the blazer and partial right profile of the head.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with soft, even lighting and faint shadowing near the model's left side.
Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear fabric texture and visible small creases; no legible printed text in the scene.
Colors
charcoal gray· blazer fabric#4D5056charcoal gray· trouser fabric#4D4C51white· shirt collar

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Q&A

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Is the blazer fully lined, and what is the exact material composition of the lining (e.g., polyester, viscose)?: Yes, the blazer is fully lined. For similar HUGO Arti blazers, the lining composition is listed as 97% polyester and 3% elastane on one retailer site [5], while another listing notes 100% polyester lining [6]. The exact composition for this specific charcoal variant may vary, but it is a synthetic satiny lining.
Is the charcoal color a true dark charcoal or medium grey? How does it compare to the light grey variant in real-life lighting?: The charcoal is a true dark charcoal grey, noticeably darker than the light grey variant. Based on product listings, the charcoal has a deeper, almost black appearance, while the light grey is a mid-to-pale grey. In real-life lighting, charcoal appears rich and versatile, ideal for formal settings, whereas light grey is more casual and seasonally adaptive.
Can this blazer be worn year-round as advertised? What is the fabric weight (e.g., grams per square meter) and is it breathable enough for summer?: Yes, the blazer is marketed as four-season due to its medium-weight wool-blend with four-way stretch. We don't have the exact grams per square meter, but the fabric is designed to be breathable and comfortable in moderate temperatures. For hot summer days, it may be heavier than a linen blazer, but it performs well in air-conditioned environments and transitional weather.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/suits/suit-separates/arti-charcoal-blazer-extra-slim-fit--17237-26214?colourId=0
Updated: August 10, 2026