The Wearmasters Smock Button Jacket is a refined take on a simple workwear silhouette — combining the rugged character of workwear with the quiet elegance of a concealed placket. The result is a piece that reads equally well as outerwear or as a refined shirt jacket, easy to layer across seasons and styling.

The fabric is a 100% cotton 40/2 Ventile gabardine — a British-developed high-density cotton originally created during WWII to protect RAF pilots in the icy Atlantic. Ventile is woven at extreme density from ultra-fine 40/2 yarns, creating a cloth that is naturally water-repellent and windproof while remaining breathable — as water hits the surface, the fibers swell and close, keeping moisture out while allowing water vapor to escape from within. Unlike synthetic waterproof shells, Ventile delivers this performance through pure cotton, with a refined dry hand and quiet luxurious feel closer to fine trench coat gabardine than modern technical textiles.

Construction reflects the same sartorial elegance. The concealed placket (fly front) hides the button closure for a clean, uninterrupted front, while the collar and shoulder line follow the proportions of a classic shirt jacket. Cat's-eye corozo buttons — refined natural nut buttons — sit at the collar and the discreet cuff tab, quietly reinforcing the piece's vintage character. Curved hand-warmer pockets at the waist complete the design, delivering functionality without disrupting the clean silhouette.

Built with unlined single-layer construction, the jacket layers effortlessly and moves with the body — refined enough for city wear, durable enough for real-world use. 

Fit Notes: This jacket runs small. Compared to most global American brands, we recommend sizing up one from your usual size for the intended fit. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it with your best-fitting jacket to find the perfect fit.