
Jack Victor
Ethan Shawl-Collar Tuxedo Jacket
The Ethan Shawl-Collar Tuxedo Jacket is a single-breasted formal jacket for black-tie events. Made in Montreal from 100% Italian wool (3Sixty5™ collection), it features a satiny shawl collar, one-button closure, piped flap pockets, side vents, and a full satiny lining with a micro-pattern; matching trousers are available.
- Material
- 100% Italian wool fabric from the 3Sixty5™ collection: Ultra-fine, naturally stretchy and breathable weave made for any season
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, classic, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Tuxedos
Color
Size
Specifications
Luxurious tuxedo jacket with satiny shawl collar, single-button closure, and 100% Italian wool fabric for any-season wear.
Satiny shawl collar, single button closure, piped flap pockets, side vents, luxurious 100% Italian wool fabric with natural stretch and breathability, full satiny lining with micro-pattern.
- Material
- 100% Italian wool fabric from the 3Sixty5™ collection: Ultra-fine, naturally stretchy and breathable weave made for any season
- Style
- formal, classic, tailored
- Occasion
- formal, wedding, party
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Suits > Tuxedos
Additional Attributes
- Satiny shawl collar
- Single button closure
- Piped flap pockets
- Side vents
- 100% Italian wool fabric
- Ultra-fine, naturally stretchy and breathable weave
- Full fine satiny lining with micro-pattern
- Made in Montreal, Canada
- Matching pant available (style 1116-26115)
Product Insights
Jack Victor's Ethan shawl-collar tuxedo jacket marries purist black-tie tradition—single-button closure, smooth satin lapel—with half-canvas construction and stretch wool for a tailored, comfortable fit that moves naturally and remains comfortable year-round. Practical side vents and piped flap pockets relax its formality, broadening its use beyond strict formal events, but demand sparing dry cleaning to preserve the wool and satin. At a sale price of $499.95 CAD, it delivers designer-level construction, though only size 46R is currently in stock.
Verified claims
- Tradition
- Shawl collar and single-button closure signal purist black-tie tradition.
- Collar quality
- In-house pressing, stretch wool, and half-canvas construction yield a flat, smooth shawl collar.
- Practical features
- Side vents and flap pockets add practicality and allow wear at less formal events.
- Collar drape
- Shawl collar stays flat and smooth, no gap at the nape.
- Fit
- Stretch fabric and half-canvas yield a tailored fit that moves naturally.
- Seasonal versatility
- Breathable 3Sixty5 wool makes the jacket comfortable year-round.
- Construction
- Half-canvas construction ensures a smooth, lump-free shawl collar and soft chest for movement.
- Value
- At $499.95 CAD sale price, this jacket offers half-canvas construction typical of designer tuxedos.
- Pockets
- Piped flap pockets relax the jacket's formality for less strict evening events.
- Silhouette
- Single button and shawl collar maintain the classic dinner-jacket line; atelier pressing keeps the satin lapel flat.
- Care instructions
- Dry clean sparingly (a few times per season); spot cleaning damages wool and satin.
- Longevity
- Half-canvas construction, precision lapel pressing, stretch wool, and side vents enhance durability.
- Size range
- Full size range 36–48 (S/R/L); only 46R in stock.
- Functional details
- Side vents and piped flap pockets enable easier movement and less formal wear.
- Formality foundation
- Shawl collar and single-button closure maintain dinner jacket identity.
- Pocket formality
- Piped flap pockets expand suitable events beyond strict black-tie.
- Comfort and mobility
- Side vents and stretch fabric enable comfortable movement for long events.
- Fabric
- 100% Italian wool with natural stretch and breathability prevents collar gapping.
- Design details
- Side vents and piped pockets provide mobility and a relaxed formal appearance.
Product record
- Title
- Ethan Shawl-Collar Tuxedo Jacket
- Brand
- Jack Victor
- Price
- 998 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Shawl collar etiquette and when to wear
- Side vents are a rarity on ultra-traditional tuxedos but are functionally beneficial for moving, dancing, and sitting, and their inclusion here reinforces that this jacket is built for real-world wear rather than stand-up-only occasions.
- Flap pockets on a dinner jacket are a modern relaxation of the traditional jetted-pocket standard, giving this jacket enough nonchalance to work for less formal evening events like cocktail weddings or gallery openings where a strict tuxedo might feel overprescribed.
- The shawl collar is recognized as the most formal lapel style for a dinner jacket, a status rooted in its Victorian smoking-jacket origins and codified by the 1930s — choosing this jacket over a peak-lapel alternative signals a purist's commitment to black-tie tradition rather than a merely suit-like approach to eveningwear.
- Jack Victor's in-house manufacturing at Le 31 in Montreal allows precise control over the lapel pressing and roll — a critical quality differentiator in shawl-collar jackets, where the satiny facing must be perfectly smooth and the collar roll symmetrical to avoid the lumpy, fused look of entry-level rentals.
- The single-button closure is the classic dinner jacket front, intentionally minimalist so the shawl collar's continuous curve draws the eye downward without interruption — a hallmark of true tuxedo construction that distinguishes it from the two- or three-button suit jackets that dominate business dress.
- The Super 130's 3Sixty5™ wool with its natural stretch and breathability is pivotal for a shawl-collar jacket because the collar must lie perfectly flat against the chest regardless of movement; a stiffer wool can create collar gap at the nape or pulling across the shoulders, undermining the clean formal line.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front three-quarter view of a black shawl-collar tuxedo jacket worn by a model; visible satin shawl lapel, single-button closure area, welt pocket, sleeve buttons, and matching black trousers with a visible waistband. A white pleated dress shirt and black bow tie are visible under the jacket.
- Overall jacket shapeSingle-breasted tuxedo jacket seen from a front three-quarter view with a smooth, slightly structured shoulder and a tapered waistline; jacket hem falls over the top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - Shawl collarWide shawl-style lapel finished in a smoother, slightly shinier fabric (satin) that contrasts with the jacket body; lapel runs from the neck down to the button area on both sides, with the left lapel visible folded over the shirt.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high) - Jacket fabric finishMain jacket fabric appears matte with a fine, smooth texture distinct from the shinier shawl lapel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (high) - Single button and closure areaSingle-button closure area visible but button is mostly unfastened; the left front edge overlaps the right slightly, showing interior of jacket near waist.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Welt pocketHorizontal welt pocket visible on the right front panel (viewer left) without flap, aligned near the waist.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve buttonsRow of fabric-covered buttons visible at the cuff of the left sleeve (viewer right); buttons match jacket color and are positioned near a white shirt cuff that extends slightly beyond the jacket cuff.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - White pleated dress shirtWhite dress shirt with vertical pleated bib running down the front center, visible collar, and visible button placket; shirt cuffs are visible under jacket sleeves.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high) - Bow tieBlack pre-tied bow tie centered under the chin sitting against the shirt collar; symmetrical bow shape with a small knot in the middle.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Trousers and waistbandBlack trousers visible from the waist down with a waistband that appears to have a satin finish or a satin-facing detail, matching the tuxedo aesthetic.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.62 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible hand and tattoosModel's hands are visible at the lower left and right; left hand rests near the thigh and shows small tattoos on the fingers and back of the hand.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.70 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot with even soft lighting on a plain white background showing a cropped view of the model from head to upper thighs; minimal shadows and neutral backdrop isolate the clothing.
- Background and lightingPlain neutral white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows, producing high contrast between the black jacket and the background.
- Shot compositionCropped vertical composition showing the model from just above the head to the mid-thigh area; model turned slightly to the viewer's right creating a three-quarter pose.
- Reflections and highlightsSubtle highlights on the satin lapel and waistband indicate directional soft lighting; no harsh specular reflections.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
matte black· jacket body#0D0D0Esatin black· shawl lapel and waistband detail#0D0D0Ebright white· dress shirt#CCCCD2black· bow tie- Overall jacket shapeSingle-breasted tuxedo jacket seen from a front three-quarter view with a smooth, slightly structured shoulder and a tapered waistline; jacket hem falls over the top of the trousers.
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Product
Front view of a black single-button tuxedo jacket worn by a model; shawl lapel with a subtle satin sheen, welt chest pocket, and two horizontal front pockets. A white pleated dress shirt and black bow tie are visible underneath.
- Overall silhouetteSingle-breasted tuxedo jacket shown on a model from the front with a single fastened button, long sleeves, and a straight hem ending near the upper thigh.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.70 (high) - Shawl collarProminent rounded shawl lapel with a smoother, slightly shinier finish than the jacket body, forming a deep V opening to the single button.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - ClosureOne visible central jacket button fastened at the waist area; button color matches the jacket.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.53 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocketsTwo horizontal jetted or welt pockets at hip level with narrow openings; pocket flaps are not visible, suggesting jetted style.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Breast pocketLeft breast welt pocket (viewer right) with a narrow horizontal opening and no visible pocket square.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve cuffsJacket sleeves end just above visible white shirt cuffs; a small row of jacket cuff buttons is visible on the right sleeve (viewer left).
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceMain jacket fabric appears matte or low-sheen wool or worsted with the shawl lapel showing a smoother, slightly reflective satin-like finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - Visible tailoring seamsVertical princess or front shaping seams run from the chest toward the hem on both sides, visible as faint stitch lines.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Underlayer clothingWhite pleated-front dress shirt with visible buttons and a black bow tie centered at the collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - TrousersMatching black trousers are partially visible below the jacket hem, appearing to be the same fabric and color as the jacket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.76 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a plain light background showing the model from head to upper thighs; even soft lighting with minimal shadow, model wearing jewelry and hand tattoos visible.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical crop showing the model from head to upper thighs against a seamless light neutral background.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal directional shadowing; front illumination reduces texture contrast.
- Model detailsMale model facing forward with visible facial hair and a small earring in the left ear (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Hand tattoosTattoos are visible on both hands and fingers; left hand (viewer right) shows a rose or floral tattoo on the back of the hand.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.82 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.80 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Props and backgroundNo props; plain neutral studio background with slight vignette toward corners.
Colors
matte black· jacket body#0D0D0Esatin black· shawl lapel#121215bright white· dress shirtblack· bow tie- Overall silhouetteSingle-breasted tuxedo jacket shown on a model from the front with a single fastened button, long sleeves, and a straight hem ending near the upper thigh.
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Product
Rear view of a dark shawl-collar jacket shown on a model; visible center-back seam, long sleeves with cuff buttons, and straight hem.
- Rear silhouetteFull rear-facing jacket on a model with a straight lower hem and a vertical center-back seam running from the collar to the hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - Shawl collar visible from backLow-profile shawl collar visible from the rear, forming a curved band around the back of the neck with a seam at its base.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with a smooth shoulder line and slight tailoring seams along the sleeve; sleeves extend to the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuff buttonsCluster of small round buttons on the visible cuff at the right sleeve hem (model left), arranged in a vertical group.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.70 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture in the photographed area.
Other
Studio photograph of a model wearing the jacket, plain light gray background, even frontal studio lighting, and hands visible at the lower frame.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing three-quarter height crop of a model from the upper head to the hips, with the jacket occupying the central frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and propsMale model wearing the jacket; short hair visible, hands relaxed at sides and partially visible at the bottom of the frame; white shirt cuffs peek from the jacket sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear focus and no motion blur.
Colors
black· jacket body#0D0D0E- Rear silhouetteFull rear-facing jacket on a model with a straight lower hem and a vertical center-back seam running from the collar to the hem.
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Q&A
4 answered- What is the fit of this tuxedo jacket – slim, modern, or classic? Does the natural stretch allow for a more forgiving fit?
- The Ethan tuxedo jacket features a trim, modern fit—Jack Victor describes it as 'a sleek, modern look that enhances your silhouette' with a well-shaped armhole and contoured half waist [1]. The natural stretch from the Super 130's wool 3Sixty5™ fabric does allow for a slightly more forgiving fit compared to a rigid non-stretch wool, making it comfortable while maintaining a tailored silhouette.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this 100% Italian wool tuxedo jacket? Is it dry clean only or can it be spot cleaned?
- This tuxedo jacket should be dry cleaned sparingly [1]. It is 100% Italian wool with satin trim and a full lining, so we recommend professional dry cleaning only—spot cleaning is not advised as it can damage the fabric and satin details.
- Is the tuxedo jacket half-canvassed or fully canvassed? What construction method is used for the chest and lapels?
- Yes, this tuxedo jacket features a natural half-canvas construction, which provides a soft shoulder and chest that allows for smooth movement while maintaining structure [1].
- Is the tuxedo jacket available in other sizes beyond size 46? What is the full size range offered (e.g., chest sizes, regular/long/short)?
- Currently we have size 46 in stock, but the Jack Victor Ethan tuxedo is offered in a wide range of sizes including short (36S–42S), regular (36R–48R), and long (40L–48L) in chest sizes from 36 to 48 [1]. The fit name is E-Fit.