Smooth.

I'm at the bar at a small café on the Via Veneto, having a drink with my lunatic fabric man, Fabrizio, congratulating myself for surviving the day with him without strangling him.

A round of bravos snap me out of my reverie as a man walks in who I soon learn is a famous Italian soccer star.

And, whom I couldn't help but notice wearing the most extraordinary jacket.

Every eye, including ours, follow him to the table, which includes a Thai Prince, obligatory film star and a famous financier, who is not currently under indictment.

Next thing I know, the prince has pulled up a chair and Fabrizio (who knows everyone) has talked soccer star out of jacket (temporarily) and is bringing it towards me.

Fine Twill Jacket (No. 2573). Fabric comes from a certain mill in Portugal run by a couple of expatriate Italians that used to work for my fine friend. The medium-weight brushed twill is sumptuous, to say the least. Had the cut completely duplicated right down to equally rich color. Functional four-button cuffs with added stitching for detail. Notched lapels, three-button front closure, rounded patch chest pockets.

You'll know exactly where to wear it.

Men's even sizes: 38 through 48.  Portugal.

Color: Chocolate Brown.