The immortal “John Smedley Sweater” that raises a man’s game.”

The immortal "John Smedley Sweater" that raises a man's game."

The long-established brand “JOHN SMEDLEY” that has been producing knitwear in the U.K. since its establishment in 1784 is one of the items that cannot be missed as a standard item for men. This time, we focus on JOHN’S SEDLEY sweaters and introduce their charms!

What is John Smedley?

JOHN SMEDLEY” is a long-established British brand established in 1784, and has established an unshakeable position as the best knitwear brand in its long history of over 200 years. The production of the highest quality knitwear with good cost performance is realized by the corporate policy that performs the whole process in an integrated manner. Johns Smedley is also characterized by its traditional management policy of family ownership. The younger generation, the descendants of the craftsmen, work at the factory and learn their skills from the masters, thus passing on the traditional manufacturing process.

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The Johns Smedley sweater used by James Bond in 007

Known as a brand with a royal warrant, Johns Smedley is also famous for being worn by Daniel Craig, who plays James Bond in ” 007. He wears a Johns Smedley sweater in the Shanghai scene of Skyfall. The item that Bond wears must be ” the best in the world,” and Johns Smedley, which Bond wears at press conferences and other events, has cleared this requirement.

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30 gauge knitwear with the finest texture

Gauge is a unit of fineness of knitting. Generally, loosely knitted low gauge knitwear is 1.5 to 3 gauge. High gauge knitwear is considered to be 10 gauge or more. The high-gauge knitwear developed by John Smedley is knitted three times finer than ordinary high-gauge knitwear, achieving a gauge of 30 gauge. In addition to its silky feel, this knit is resistant to furballs and can be worn for many years. The elegant luster of this knit fits well with suits and other dress styles without any sense of discomfort. At Pitti Uomo, we saw many people wearing John Smedley knitwear to add a touch of class to their suiting styles.

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Merino wool, the highest quality material used for high-end suits, is used

Merino wool is said to be the highest quality wool. Merino wool is known to be used not only for high-end knitwear but also for high-end suits and dresses because its fibers are especially fine, soft, and pleasant to the touch. Johns Smedley uses its own high-quality merino wool, produced under direct contract with a New Zealand ranch and through thorough management and breeding. Each sheep is given a name and raised with great care. Wool, a natural fiber, is also characterized by its ” moisture release property. It is like a fabric that breathes, making it cool in the summer and warm in the winter by creating a layer of air.

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Hand-stitched for a comfortable fit and silhouette

John Smedley sweaters express a comfortable, stress-free fitting and a silhouette with a dressy atmosphere by employing hand-sewn specifications throughout. The armholes are tight-fitting, which is only possible with hand-sewn finishing, and many fans are attracted by the high quality fit that seems to absorb into the shoulder.

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One-sided raglan sleeves” combine the tightness of a set-in with the freedom of movement of a raglan

The back has raglan sleeves that allow the shoulders and arms to move easily, while the front has set-in sleeves that give a tight fit. This is a rare design called “one-sided raglan sleeves. The unique attention to detail that only John Smedley can offer is not only in the materials and knitting methods, but also in the other parts of the garments.

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Even the smallest details on the cuffs are designed for comfort

Generally, the seam allowance at the cuff is hidden inside. However, in the case of John Smedley sweaters, the seam allowance at the cuffs is exposed on the outside. This is a unique detail adopted by Jon Smedley to prevent the seam allowance of the cuff from hitting the wearer when he or she wears the sweater. The comfort of the Johns Smedley sweaters is largely due to the casual attention to detail, including the cuff specifications.

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Sophisticated sizing fits dressier styles

Sweaters by John Smedley are designed to be just the right length so that the hem does not stick out when worn with a tailored jacket, making them a good match for dress items. The ribbed hem also gives the sweater a loose look even when tucked out. The high versatility of this sweater, which can be worn with a tied-up shirt that would be somewhat lacking on its own, or as a subtle addition to a suit style, is a great point for businesspeople who wear jackets to work.


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