
Smythe
Duchess Checkered Blazer
The Duchess Checkered Blazer by Smythe is a fitted, single-breasted women's jacket made from a thick, structured wool-like fabric with a charcoal windowpane check and fine sateen lining. It features notch lapels, patch pockets, and a single embossed silver button closure, with additional silver buttons at the cuffs. Produced in Canada, this blazer is suitable for formal or professional occasions.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- tailored, retro, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
A retro-inspired fitted blazer with a checkered pattern and embossed silver button.
Thick structured fabric, notch collar, patch pockets, single button closure, center vent.
- Material
- Shell: 60% wool, 29% polyester, 8% nylon, 3% other fibers; Lining: 100% cupro
- Style
- tailored, retro, classic
- Occasion
- work, formal, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- single button fastening
- embossed silver button closure
- notch collar
- patch pockets
- buttons at cuffs
- center vent at back
- double vents at back
- fitted silhouette
- cinched waist
- thick structured fabric
- fine sateen lining
- made in Canada
- retro checkered pattern
- traditional tailoring techniques
Product Insights
Smythe, founded in 2004 as the first blazer-only brand, evolved its signature One-Button Blazer into the Duchess Checkered Blazer, named after Kate Middleton who first wore it in 2011. Built with men's tailoring techniques and 20–30 fit drafts, the shell is a wool-polyester-nylon blend that insulates, resists wrinkles, and stays stable in damp weather, with a fully biodegradable cupro lining. The exclusive charcoal-check pattern (printed on fabric, not woven) replaces the classic navy-brass palette and is available only at Simons for $795 CAD—a $100 premium over the solid black version. Dry cleaning is required. Order true to size for the intended fit; size up for a looser silhouette.
Verified claims
- Brand heritage
- Smythe, founded in 2004 as the first blazer-only brand, built its reputation on the One-Button Blazer; the Duchess is an evolution.
- Royal endorsement
- Kate Middleton first wore the One-Button Blazer in 2011; Smythe renamed it the Duchess Blazer in her honor.
- Craftsmanship and materials
- Built with men’s tailoring techniques and 20–30 fit drafts, the shell is 60% wool, 29% polyester, 8% nylon; the lining is 100% biodegradable cupro.
- Fabric performance
- Wool-polyester-nylon blend insulates, resists wrinkles, and stays stable in damp weather.
- Tailoring
- Men's suiting techniques and 20+ pattern drafts create a durable, precise fit.
- Value
- $795 CAD — $100 premium over standard solid black Duchess at Simons
- Fit
- Order true to size for intended fit; size up for looser.
- Weather performance
- Fabric resists moisture, keeping drape consistent in humidity or light rain.
- Pattern application
- The check pattern is printed on the fabric surface, not woven.
- Exclusive design
- Charcoal-silver palette exclusive to Simons, not classic navy-brass.
- Care
- Wool-polyester-cupro construction requires professional dry cleaning; hand washing distorts.
- Wrinkle resistance
- 60% wool with 29% polyester provides natural wrinkle resistance and quick crease recovery.
Product record
- Title
- Duchess Checkered Blazer
- Brand
- Smythe
- Price
- 795 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a single-breasted, fitted women's blazer with a dark checkered windowpane pattern, notch lapels, two flap pockets with visible metal buttons, and a single central closure button. Fabric shows a slightly textured woven surface.
- Silhouette and fitFitted single-breasted blazer with a defined waist and slightly flared lower hem; long set-in sleeves and a structured shoulder line visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Lapel styleMedium-width notch lapels that fold neatly toward the chest, showing the same check pattern on the lapel faces.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - ClosureSingle central metal button fastening at the waist; jacket is shown fastened at this button.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Pockets and trimTwo front flap pockets located at the hip/waist area; a small metal decorative button or stud is visible near the right-pocket flap (left side of image).
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - PatternDark base with a regular windowpane check comprised of lighter narrow lines forming square grids across the garment.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric textureWoven textile with slight visible nap or heathering in the dark base yarns giving a subtly textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (medium) - Visible interior layerBlack ribbed knit top worn under the blazer is visible through the open front around the chest and neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve hemStraight sleeve hem visible at the wrist on the left arm (right side of image) reaching to the wrist joint.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model cropped from chin to mid-thigh; neutral soft lighting with minimal shadows; blue denim jeans and the model's hand appear as styling but are not part of the product.
- Background and stagingEven light gray to white background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model crop and poseModel is shown from just below the chin to mid-thigh, facing forward with left hand relaxed at side and right hand placed near hip inside a pocket.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse studio lighting with minimal shadows and even exposure across the garment.
- Additional clothing visibleBlue denim jeans visible from waist to mid-thigh and a black ribbed top under the blazer; these are styling elements, not the product.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
dark charcoal· main fabric#222126light gray· windowpane linespale beige· accent thread in check#DBAD8C- Silhouette and fitFitted single-breasted blazer with a defined waist and slightly flared lower hem; long set-in sleeves and a structured shoulder line visible from the front.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a dark charcoal checkered blazer showing lapel, chest area, sleeve cuff with four metal buttons, and a single decorative metal front button. Fabric has a soft, slightly napped wool-like texture with a light windowpane check in gray and a thin tan line.
- Fabric patternDark charcoal background with a windowpane check composed of medium-light gray intersecting lines and a thinner tan accent line running parallel to the gray lines.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.15 · w 0.90 · h 0.70 (high) - Lapel styleNotch lapel with visible topstitching and aligned check pattern across lapel and chest.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - Front buttonSingle decorative round metal front button with an embossed crest or emblem visible on the button face.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high) - Sleeve cuff buttonsRow of four small round metal buttons on the sleeve cuff, each with the same embossed crest or emblem as the front button.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Pocket detailHorizontal chest pocket welt is visible on the right chest area (viewer left) with check pattern alignment over the opening.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Surface textureFabric appears slightly napped or brushed, suggesting a soft wool-like texture with visible yarn structure in close view.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.15 · w 0.90 · h 0.70 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing upper torso and partial face of a model wearing the blazer against a plain light gray background. Even, diffused lighting with soft shadows; image is vertically cropped above the waist and at the model's nose.
- Model crop and posePartial model portrait cropped at mid-waist and just below the nose; model's left hand is raised to touch the lapel and right arm is folded across the body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray studio background with smooth even tone and no visible props.
- Underlayer garmentBlack ribbed knit top visible under the blazer at the V-neck opening.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft, diffused studio lighting producing minimal specular highlights on metal buttons and gentle shadowing along garment folds.
Colors
charcoal gray· blazer main fabric#3A393Elight gray· windowpane linesmuted tan· accent lines in check#E5BB9Bantique silver· buttons- Fabric patternDark charcoal background with a windowpane check composed of medium-light gray intersecting lines and a thinner tan accent line running parallel to the gray lines.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a fitted single-breasted blazer in a dark checkered woollike fabric with visible back seams, a center back vent, notched collar seen from rear, and three metallic buttons on each cuff.
- Back shape and seamsFitted rear with vertical princess seams that taper at the waist and flare slightly toward the hem; seams visible across the back forming a contoured silhouette.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Center back ventSingle rear vent starting at the hem and opening upward a short distance, producing a small rear slit offset slightly to the right panel seam.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - CollarLow notched collar visible from the rear, with the collar band lying flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffs and buttonsEach sleeve ends in a straight cuff set with a vertical row of three round metallic buttons; buttons are reflective and raised above the fabric.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureWoollike textured weave visible across the garment surface, with a slightly napped appearance rather than smooth suiting cloth.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (medium) - Check patternLarge grid check formed by lighter horizontal and vertical lines creating square blocks; grid lines are evenly spaced across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.08 · w 0.86 · h 0.76 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot showing model from the rear against a plain light background; model wears blue denim jeans which are partially visible.
- View and compositionRear-facing model cropped at mid-thigh, centered in frame with even studio lighting and soft shadowing behind.
- Visible garment on modelBlue denim jeans are visible from the waist down and overlap the blazer hem, indicating the blazer is worn by a model rather than laid flat.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on garment with neutral white background; no visible packaging or labels apart from the garment itself.
Colors
dark charcoal· main fabric#302F34light grey· grid lineslight beige accent· accent check linessilver metallic· cuff buttons- Back shape and seamsFitted rear with vertical princess seams that taper at the waist and flare slightly toward the hem; seams visible across the back forming a contoured silhouette.