Paul Smith
Patch Pockets Workwear Jacket
This is a straight-fit workwear jacket crafted from cotton twill with slight stretch. It features a classic shirt collar, tortoise shell button closure, and three patch pockets including one chest and two lower hand pockets. Designed as a hip-length, lightweight layer, it is suitable for casual wear and transitional weather.
- Color
- camel
- Material
- Cotton twill with slight stretch
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- utilitarian, classic, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
A utilitarian chic cotton twill workwear jacket with straight fit, shirt collar, and XL patch pockets in an elegant camel tone.
Slight stretch cotton twill, straight fit, shirt collar, tortoise shell buttons, three patch pockets (XL).
- Color
- camel · brown
- Material
- Cotton twill with slight stretch
- Style
- utilitarian, classic, smart-casual
- Occasion
- work, everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- cotton twill fabric with slight stretch
- straight fit silhouette
- shirt collar
- tortoise shell buttons
- three patch pockets
- XL patch pockets for added storage
- understated camel tone
- utilitarian chic style
- easy to match color
Product Insights
The Patch Pockets Workwear Jacket from Paul Smith, priced at $895 CAD and hanging between Drake’s work jacket and AMIRI’s luxury piece, reimagines an 1844 chore jacket with stretch twill (98% cotton, 2% spandex), tortoiseshell buttons, and three oversized patch pockets, all while referencing Jaeger’s 1919 coat and WWII utility through a camel hue tied to 5,000 years of cloth tradition. Its shirt collar and straight cut allow it to substitute for a sport coat in smart-casual and office settings, aligning with Paul Smith’s Modern Working Wardrobe philosophy for hybrid professionals. The main tradeoff is that the slight-stretch fabric provides modern comfort and layering over knits, but the heritage styling sacrifices some stiffness for versatility, pairing with denim, navy, olive, cream, black, and grey to flatter warm skin tones.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Rooted in Jaeger’s 1919 coat and WWII utility, camel references 5,000 years of camel hair textile tradition.
- Styling versatility
- Pairs with denim, navy, grey, cream, and black; layers over chunky knits; and flatters warm skin tones.
- Design & fit
- Stretch twill, tortoiseshell buttons, and a three-pocket chore jacket update an 1844 blueprint, adding Paul Smith’s signature twist and modern comfort.
- Market positioning
- At $895 CAD, it occupies a mid-tier between Drake’s £495 work jacket and AMIRI’s $1,590 luxury statement.
- Stretch twill
- Slight-stretch cotton twill (98% cotton, 2% spandex) replaces stiff workwear fabrics for comfort and layering.
- Pocket design
- Three oversized patch pockets replace the original five, designed for daily essentials like phone, pen, and notebook.
- Shirt collar
- Shirt collar lets the jacket replace a sport coat in smart-casual and office settings.
- Signature details
- Tortoise shell buttons and honey/camel color are signature details that add Paul Smith's classic with a twist to the chore jacket.
- Pockets
- Three oversized patch pockets are sized for glasses, phone, and pen.
- Tortoise buttons
- Tortoise shell buttons are Paul Smith's signature twist on this workwear jacket.
- Blazer alternative
- Stretch twill and straight cut let this jacket stand in for a blazer in smart-casual settings.
- Color pairings
- Camel pairs with navy, olive, cream, black, grey, and denim for versatile tonal looks.
- Fit and layering
- Straight cut with slight-stretch cotton twill gives layering room and a modern silhouette.
- Design details
- Three oversized patch pockets and tortoiseshell buttons add distinct character without logos.
- Modern Working Wardrobe philosophy
- Paul Smith's Modern Working Wardrobe redefines tailoring with relaxed, crease-resistant pieces for hybrid professionals.
- Versatile styling
- Pairs with tailored trousers and layers over chunky knits, serving as a sport coat substitute for smart-casual.
- Style
- Camel tone with tortoise buttons: heritage from 1919, pairs with many neutrals.
Product record
- Title
- Patch Pockets Workwear Jacket
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 895 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a lightweight, collar-front workwear jacket in a warm tan color with visible patch pockets, five-button closure, and long set-in sleeves on a model.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-cut hip-length jacket with a slightly boxy fit when worn; falls to just below the waist over matching trousers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Collar styleClassic pointed shirt-style collar with visible topstitching along the edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Front closureSingle-breasted front with a vertical row of five round buttons; buttonholes visible on the right placket.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Patch pocketsVisible patch pocket on the left chest (viewer right) with topstitching; lower hand pockets integrated into side seams with angled openings (one hand placed into right-side pocket).
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (medium) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves with straight, simple hems and visible seam lines; left sleeve (viewer left) shows slight wrinkling at elbow.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture consistent with a cotton or twill weave.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.10 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high) - Hem and internal placketStraight hem with a visible inner placket running behind the buttons; interior of placket slightly darker at the edge where fabric folds.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.40 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio full-body shot of a model wearing the jacket against a neutral light gray gradient background; even soft lighting, minimal shadows, and visible styling with matching trousers and dark leather shoes.
- Shot compositionFull-body, centered portrait crop showing the model from head to shoes with the jacket as the visual focus.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray gradient backdrop with no props or visible texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel stands with left hand in pocket and right arm relaxed at side; slight turn toward the camera.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffused studio lighting producing soft shadows under the jacket and at pant creases; highlights gentle on fabric folds.
- Other garments visibleWhite polo or knit shirt visible under the jacket and matching tan trousers; dark brown leather shoes with burgundy laces visible at bottom.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.21 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
warm tan· jacket body#C49A5Dmuted beige· buttons#CCA366- Overall silhouetteStraight-cut hip-length jacket with a slightly boxy fit when worn; falls to just below the waist over matching trousers.
- 02
Product
Front view of a tan workwear-style jacket with a pointed collar, full button front, three visible patch pockets and long sleeves; fabric appears matte and woven.
- Overall silhouetteStraight-cut hip-length jacket shown from the front with a pointed fold-down collar and long set-in sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - ClosureCenter front button placket with four visible round buttons spaced vertically; buttonholes stitched into the placket.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.66 (high) - Chest pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket on the left chest with visible topstitching and square corners at the top and slightly rounded bottom corners.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high) - Lower patch pocketsTwo large patch pockets at the lower front, each with visible topstitching and rounded lower corners; pocket openings sit just above the hem.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.31 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.56 · w 0.31 · h 0.22 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-line topstitching outlining the collar, placket, pockets, hem and sleeve edges in a thread closely matching the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with a smooth, slightly structured surface consistent with a cotton twill or similar workwear textile.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (medium) - Cuff finishSimple straight sleeve cuffs with a single line of topstitching and no visible buttons or tabs.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.63 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.63 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Buttons appearanceRound buttons with a marbled darker-brown appearance and four holes, set on the front placket.
4 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.20 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.32 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Visible hemStraight hem falling to the upper thigh area with neat topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Occlusion by modelLower part of the jacket is partially occluded by the model's hands and trousers; top of the collar sits near the model's jawline.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium)
Other
Studio front-facing cropped shot on a plain light gray to white gradient background with soft even lighting; model shown from chin to mid-thigh, hands visible at sides.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio crop showing the jacket on a model from just below the chin to mid-thigh, centered in the frame.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray to white gradient background without props or patterns.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presenceMale model wearing the jacket; face partially cropped so only lower face and jaw are visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint shadow cast to the right side of the model.
Colors
tan khaki· jacket fabric#BB9156dark marbled brown· front buttons#A37B44- Overall silhouetteStraight-cut hip-length jacket shown from the front with a pointed fold-down collar and long set-in sleeves.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a tan workwear-style jacket on a model showing the back panel, collar, long sleeves, center back seam, and hem with visible topstitching.
- Rear panelSingle large back panel with a vertical center back seam running from collar to hem.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.08 · w 0.74 · h 0.74 (high) - CollarFolded flat collar with visible topstitching along the edge, sitting against the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with single visible seam lines and topstitching that continue down to plain hems.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.66 (high) - Hem and topstitchingStraight hem with a visible line of topstitching along the bottom edge of the jacket.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.16 (high) - Side opening / pocket seamPartial vertical opening at the right side seam consistent with a side pocket or welt, visible where the model's hand is near the seam.Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model against a plain light gray background with even lighting; model's right hand and matching trousers are visible at the bottom of the frame.
- Shot compositionCentered rear view framed from upper shoulders to upper thighs, cropped above the model's head and below the hips.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadow.
- Visible model hand and trousersModel's right hand and matching tan trousers are visible at the lower left of the image and should not be interpreted as packaging.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven frontal studio lighting with a faint shadow under the jacket hem and subtle specular highlight on the shoulder area.
Colors
camel tan· jacket body#CDA56B- Rear panelSingle large back panel with a vertical center back seam running from collar to hem.