Johnstons scarves/stoles feature

Scarves and stoles warm up the neck during the chilly season, and are not only a protection against the cold, but also a fashion item. Since they are in direct contact with the skin and are highly visible to the public, it is important to choose a good quality item. For men who are particular about scarves and stoles, the long-established Scottish brand ” Johnstons,” which has a history of more than 200 years and develops highly original products made in its own factories, would be a strong choice. In this issue, we focus on Johnstons, introducing its unknown charms, examples of how to wear it, and popular items all at once!

What is Johnston’s, the Royal Warrant Company?

A long-established brand founded in 1797 in Elgan, northeast Scotland. It began as a family business run by the Johnstons and Harrisons, and has an integrated production factory, which is rare in the United Kingdom. In addition to manufacturing high-end fabrics, the company also offers items such as stoles. The company has been engaged in the hand weaving business since 1801, focusing on wool, and in the early 1840s created the estate tweeds that are representative of Johnston’s. In the 1860s, the company expanded into knitwear. In the 1860s, the company began developing knitwear.

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In the 1980s, the brand received a royal warrant from the Prince of Wales following a visit by Prime Minister Thatcher and, in April 2008, by Prince Charles of the British Royal Family. The brand is loved not only by British royal family members but also by celebrities around the world.

Johnstons is proud of its traditional ” Made in Scotland

Based on the concept of “only the best is everything,” Johnston’s applies skilled techniques to every process to ensure reliable quality. 750 skilled staff members still work at the factory today, more than 200 years later, and are responsible for every step of the process. The company retains traditional processes such as careful selection of raw materials, carding machines that have been in operation since the early days of the company, and thistle raising, and invests in equipment such as new dyeing machines and warp thread molding machines in order to respond quickly to small-lot production. Through continuous efforts, the company is still able to supply products with a good balance between quality and price.

Fully-equipped Johnstons’ own factory

Johnston’s dyes, spins, weaves, and finishes fabrics in its own factories. The company is fully equipped for all processes. The three main dyeing processes, Top Dye, Yarn Dye, and Garment Dye, can all be completed at the company’s own factory.

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What is Johnston’s Estade Tweed?

While “clan tartan” is a weave that identifies the same clan, “estate tweed” is a weave that identifies people who live in the same area, regardless of clan. Estate” has the meaning of social status. The color scheme is in harmony with the Scottish nature and can be camouflaged for hunting. At first, it was manufactured only in heavy fabrics suitable for the harsh Scottish weather and life in the highlands. It was not until the late 1800s that lighter fabrics were made for the general public. Many of Johnston’s fine cashmere fabrics also originated from estate tweeds.

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Introduction of Johnston’s outfits

Before introducing Johnstons’ consistent commitment to materials, etc., we pick up carefully selected coordinates using Johnstons!

Johnstons large size stole and autumn/winter coat style

The outerwear and pants are all in deep dark gray, and the gradation of light gray in the stole is the key to this outfit. A red knit hat coordinates with the monotone style, adding an accent to the outfit.

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Johnstons scarf x cable knit style

The color palette is unified with blue, creating a calm and relaxed look. The light blue knit top maintains a bright impression, while the navy scarf adds a touch of navy to tighten up the outfit.

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Johnstons checkered scarf x jacket style

The jacket and pants, the main items, are based on a monotone gray color. The inner knitwear, socks, and other accessories add a touch of color to give the outfit a cozy look. The color scheme of the checkered pattern on the stole gives the whole outfit a sense of unity.

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Next, we will introduce Johnston’s “unparalleled commitment to materials”.

Johnston’s commitment to materials 1 “Cashmere obtained in its raw state

Cashmere in general use is a limited resource and is still treated as a luxury material, with a history of only the elite leaders of the Roman Empire being allowed to wear it. Only about 125 grams of cashmere wool can be harvested from each cashmere goat, which is combed by hand using a comb. It takes one head to make a scarf and at least 24 heads to make a coat. Johnston’s buys the raw wool in its freshly harvested state, a mixture of grease, dirt, and rough protective outer hair. At that time, to collect only the delicate undercoat, the raw wool was sorted by hand from its raw state.

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At the end of the 19th century, wool-sorting machines were developed. Today, cashmere is generally bought and sold in a sorted state. Johnston’s is known as a rare entity that retains the sorting technology out of the gate and still purchases raw wool.

Johnston’s Commitment to Materials 2: “Camel hair collected by hand

Camelhair can be obtained from camelids that live in China and Mongolia. Because the fiber is similar to cashmere and the body is much larger, each animal is combed by hand each spring to produce two kilograms of product undercoat. This produces a unique color of camel hair in shades of brown.

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Johnston’s Commitment to Materials 3: “Carefully selected lamb’s wool with delicate raw wool

Lamb’s wool has been familiar for more than 4,000 years because of the many parts that can be used. Many races of people made the fabric at home, and even women of high status made their own clothing. The bloodlines of sheep from all over the world with their delicate raw wool have been crossed over the course of a long history to produce the Spanish Merino, the origin of today’s most delicate wool. It is durable and highly absorbent, containing 60% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet. The highly versatile wool is used not only for knitwear and scarves, but also for a variety of other items.

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Johnston’s commitment to the material 4 “Using pure tribe merino wool “

The Merino breed is the oldest wool breed in the world, dating back to 500 BC. The Merino breed is the oldest wool breed in the world, dating back to 500 B.C. It was strictly controlled, mainly under the king of Spain, who would execute anyone who attempted to export it. The Merino is considered pure and is now bred in New Zealand. Dedicated farmers and the natural environment produce the purest, whitest merino wool available. The flexibility and consistent strength of New Zealand merino wool is used with Johnston’s special processing knowledge.

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Next, we introduce the check pattern that Johnstons is good at.

What is “Stewart pattern”, Johnstons’ 18th fabric?

Officially, the Stewart check is in the classification of tartan checks. It exists as a symbol of the Stewart family, which has produced many kings in Scotland. Since there are many branches of the Stewart family, there are many varieties. Basically, the patterns are classified by color scheme, with white as the base color for patterns that are more dress-like, and green and blue checks that blend in with nature for hunting. When making Stewart check fabric, yarn is dyed and woven to form the pattern. In the beginning, grass and tree dyeing was the main method, but nowadays synthetic dyes are used in many cases.

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Johnston’s “Black Watch Check” is also popular

The Black Watch is a derivative of the tartan check pattern, which is the same as the Stewart pattern, but Black Watch is derived from the name of the Scottish military. The Japanese translation means “secret watch,” and it was issued to the military police in 1739. The pattern was issued to the military police in 1739. The base color scheme was deep blue and green. It is attracting worldwide attention as a hero’s pattern at that time.

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Johnston’s knit fabrics are loved by luxury maisons

From the 1960s, the company began manufacturing knitwear, and in the late 1970s, it had its own factory in Hawick in southern Scotland, which is considered the heartland of cashmere knitwear production. The company is recognized around the world for producing the highest quality cashmere products, and is still supported by high-end maisons and customers who seek authenticity.

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Collaboration confirms Johnston’s reputation

One of the elements that prove the high quality of Johnston’s is that numerous brands and select stores have released collaborative models. In Japan, special order models by United Arrows and Ron Herman are the talk of the town. Among foreign brands, Vivienne Westwood has released collaborative models.

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Introducing Johnstons’ signature items

Pick up items representing Johnstons!

Johnston’s representative item ” Cashmere large scarf

The most popular item at Johnstons, loved by men and women alike. It is available in a variety of patterns, with “Stewart” and “Mackenzie” being the most popular. Because of its large size, it can be used not only around the neck, but also as a woven blanket or a lap blanket. ▶︎For details and purchase, click here.

Johnstons’ signature item ” cashmere scarf

Model suitable for daily use. Many chic colors are also available to match business styles. Items made of 100% cashmere are very popular. ▶︎For details and purchase, click here.

How to wrap a Johnstons scarf

Once you have a scarf or stole, how you wrap it up is where your skills really come into play. Here are some recommended ways to wrap a scarf for men.

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Johnstons How to Wear

For men, wrapping a scarf around the neck in a rough style gives it a sophisticated look. You may refer to the video of the basic wrapping method to find a style that suits you.

A slightly more elaborate way to wrap a scarf than the general rough style is also introduced. By changing the atmosphere with a plain scarf or simply arranging the way the pattern is shown, you can further expand the range of your outfits. The winding method we will be showing you is the ” double cross knot ” that looks like it has been braided. Overseas, it is sometimes called “The Pretzel Knot” because it resembles the shape of a cookie (pretzel).

Johnstons Store Information

In Japan, there are directly managed stores such as the Yurakucho Hankyu Store, so if time permits, we recommend that you try Johnston’s high-quality fabrics. In the case of department stores, there are advantages such as being able to compare with other brands, and you will be able to experience the texture that can only be created by Johnstons’ own factories.

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■Johnstons Yurakucho Hankyu

Address : 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Telephone number : 03-6252-1381
Business hours : Weekdays 12:00~21:00 Weekends and holidays : 11:00~21:00

■Johnstons Osaka Takashimaya

Address : 3F 5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Telephone number : 06- 6632-9358
Business hours : 10:00~20:30