Early 60s Hugh Hefner Smoking Jacket- Beverly Hills London Shoppe label

I picked this up at an estate sale a few years ago- So here's the story: I've always wondered if it was legitimate--- Was said to have belonged to a gentleman who did tile work in the early 60s who "did a tile job at the Hefner estate. Hugh Hefner liked the tile job so much that he gave him the jacket" (quote- relative of the deceased). The sizing looks about right; and the label says Beverly Hills London Shoppe. Is this a possibility? I love the jacket regardless, I would've bought it either way- its actually one of my favorites. But what are the chances it really belonged to Hugh Hefner? Just a fun question for you all, thanks! Here is a picture of me wearing it, enjoy!​

- Jonny Monza​

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It certainly has that Hef look, and you wear it well.
I'd probably believe that tale, in part, because of the bit about the tile work. They could have concocted something more glamorous, so for me, this lends credence.

I once found a nice sport coat at a yard sale in Hollywood, that had belonged to Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
It was noted inside the coat.

 

Hey, you never know Jonny and anyway, the coat is smashing on you.

Oh wow, really Joules? Did you sell the coat or maybe have a pic of it? I love that Hollywood period and would love to see it! Would faint if I ever found a garment with a name like Fairbanks of Pickford in it.

 

Is that you, Jonny, or your model?

For real, Rita. It was, what for him, would have been a casual item, probably 60s era or so, as I recall, though my recollection is hazy at this point. I left it over at a boyfriend's house, and then it got spaced. Coud kick myself, really.

 

Oy, I could kick you too. LOL Still, must have been a great feeling to find it!

 

It might or might not have been Hugh Hefner's, but it was certainly made for you!

 

Thankyou Joules! Yes that's me wearing it You bring up an excellent point: you'd think they would've made up a more ridiculous tale--- The funny part about it, is that even if it really did belong to Hugh Hefner nobody would ever believe me!

By the way, that's an awesome find! Douglas Fairbanks was the man. Cheers

 

Thank you Liza! ;)

 

Thank you Ruth!

 

Thank you Rita

 

Hey Jonny, you rock!

It causes one to wonder about the sources of his many smoking jackets, doesn't it?
From the image he cultivates, it seems that's all he ever wears. Must buy them by the dozen, if so.

I don't remember the London Shoppe in BH, but it would be interesting to know more about it.

Okay, keep that smoking jacket, and don't do as I did with the movie star jacket, and leave it in someone's bedroom!