In the past, cigarette cases spoke of wealth, class, and high society. A cigarette case exemplified the dignified smoker – male or female – who was successful, on the top of his or her game, and well aware of the status in life that was achieved. When the cigarette advertisements shifted to show smoking as an outdoorsy and rugged activity that was undertaken by men’s men, the notion that metal cigarette cases were needed fell by the wayside; packs of smokes were rolled up and carried in the sleeve of a t-shirt or in the seat pocket of the pants. No longer did the cigarette case speak of manliness but it more or less indicated that a man was less macho.

Today, there is a reversal underway. Once again smoking is not so much associated with macho cowboy behavior, but instead elegance and power. Thus, it is not unusual to see a vintage cigarette case pop up now and again. These historic cases rival for the attention of the distinguished smoker, and it is akin a badge of honor to own antique cigarette cases, such as a Nazi cigarette case or perhaps a gothic cigarette case.

While for men it is once again a status symbol, the idea of the cigarette case resurgence for women has not truly caught on. Sure, there are the Louis Vuitton cigarette case and also the Rolfs cigarette case but by and large the ladies no longer favor the hard cover cigarette case and instead opt for the more functional cloth or leather cases that offer enough room to not only carry the smokes but also a lighter, a credit card and an ID.

It is interesting to note that the Internet is seeking to create a market for a plastic cigarette case that is made to look like an antique dragon cigarette case, while the auction sites are filled with the occasional silver cigarette case, antique ladies’ cigarette case and also all the designer names you might favor. In addition to the foregoing, the ‘Net also offers a good number of sites that offer either a free sewing pattern for cigarette case aficionados or a free pattern for cigarette case beading. Whatever the case may be, while the original allure of the historic cigarette case may be a thing of the past, with the shifting advertising trends it may come back strong and once again become a part of the everyday smoking accessories.