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Blast from the past

17th May 2013 | Design, Fun, General, History, Pic of the Day, Style | Leave a comment

After hearing the news that David Beckham is retiring from football, today’s picture from the archive seemed somewhat appropriate. Beckham has hit the headlines over the years, however the fashion moment that stood out to me was when David was snapped with Victoria in matching leather outfits circa 1999.

This image from our archive sees this happy couple wearing John Smedley sweaters and his and hers matching trousers. (Perhaps not as  tabloid worthy as a matching all leather ensemble, however still well syncronised) The round neck sweater worn by the man, is one of our most iconic styles that remains in the collection today with some minor refinements.  Hunter is made from the finest Merino wool and features rib hems and cuffs for a neat fit. The shirt style worn here by the woman is still popular and has transpired in our current collection to shirt style, Tanya.

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Hunter and Tanya in our current Spring / Summer '13 range

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I Spy Smedley

17th April 2013 | Design, General, I Spy Smedley, Music, Pic of the Day, Style | Leave a comment

Miles Kane seen in the May issue of GQ wearing the John Smedley roll neck, Belvoir. A classic roll neck made from the finest Merino wool, Belvoir is a wardrobe staple that is here to stay from Autumn / Winter 2013.

Miles Kane wearing style Belvoir

Miles Kane wearing style Belvoir

Many thanks to Chris Dolan, our brand manager at Harvey Nichols for the post.

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Blast from the Past

04th April 2013 | Design, Fun, General, History, Pic of the Day | Leave a comment

Here is a John Smedley cardigan featured in Glamour magazine in 2002. I absolutely love the simplicity of this look, the cardigan teamed with the box pleated skirt, pointed kitten heels and a slick ponytail ticks all the boxes. This outfit gets me very excited for Spring and simple summer styling.

John Smedley in Glamour Magazine (2002)

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John Smedley X Umbro

19th March 2013 | Design, Fun, General, Press, Style | Leave a comment

Back by popular demand, John Smedley launches an exclusive John Smedley X Umbro Shirt ‘Track’. Umbro is renowned worldwide as a football brand, but over its 88 year history it has been involved in many aspects of British sport. Re-tracing Umbro’s history to 1940s, Umbro delivered the Tangeru vest worn by the British athletes. Fast forward 64 years, and a second collection with John Smedley, has spawned a four piece range inspired by British athletes past and present.

John Smedley x Umbro

Emerging from its athletic origins, Track features a three button, round collar with long sleeves and crafted from 30 gauge John Smedley Sea Island Cotton – the epitome of premium British tailoring. Available in four seasonal colourways of Black/Navy/Navy, Ice Cream/Denim/Navy, Navy/Cranberry/Ice Cream and Pinotage/Black/Bramble, Track celebrates the vintage aesthetics of British athletics and 229 years of unrivalled knitwear knowledge.

John Smedley X Umbro - Available now

I Spy Smedley

18th March 2013 | Design, General, I Spy Smedley, Pic of the Day, Press, Style | Leave a comment

Roger Federer wearing what we believe is John Smedley’s most iconic long sleeved, 3 button polo shirt, Dorset in a current Rolex campaign. Identifiable by the fully fashioned shoulder detail and fashioned collar, Dorset seen here in silver, is as classic as it gets. Made from extra-fine Merino wool, Dorset is a fine gauge shirt with a rib hem and turn back rib cuffs for a smart finish. It’s nice to see Rolex’s strap line is ‘united by setting a standard to which all others aspire’ – something which applies to all of our knitwear!

Roger Federer wearing John Smedley in a current Rolex Campaign

Style Dorset in Silver

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John Smedley Cashmere Collection

13th March 2013 | Colour, Design, General, Pic of the Day, Retail, Style | Leave a comment

Cashmere and Silk; two of the most luxurious fibres in the world combined intimately to create one of the most luxurious blends. When knitted the result is a beautifully soft and lightweight garment with a lustrous finish. The styles offered are John Smedley’s most iconic silhouettes…

Judson pullover with roll neck, Gilon pullover with high vee neck and new Ciro with low vee neck. All three styles feature fully fashioned shoulders, a mark of quality which produces a superior fit and rib cuff and hems which allow the garments to fit perfectly around the body and wrist whilst giving the garment an iconic knitted finish. Made from 70% cashmere and 30% silk, Judson, Gilon and Ciro are available in classic Black and Silver.

This collection is classic product, in a premium luxury fibre, manufactured in the heart of Great Britain.

Cashmere blend collection

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Format 13

01st March 2013 | Design, Film, Fun, General, History, Music | Leave a comment

This March will see the launch of the 6th edition of Format festival. Held between the 8th March – 7th April 2013, Format is an international photography festival that presents a selection of some of the finest emerging talents in photography. Founded in 2004, the festival has grown from strength to strength and the theme for this years festival is factory. John Smedley is a proud sponsor and we’ll be sure to keep you posted with updates from the festival.

8 March - 7 April 2013

8 March - 7 April 2013

For more information about Format festival, visit their website here.

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Online Exclusives

28th February 2013 | Colour, Design, General, Retail, Style | Leave a comment

New for this season, John Smedley has launched a range of knitwear, designed exclusively for the online store.

Exclusive sweaters available from our online store

These sweaters can be identified by bold designs and orange tipping in the back of the neck. The exclusive range of sweaters are named after local country estates and homes, a reflection of the brands rich heritage.

Made in small batches,  the sweaters are made to the exacting standards of the mainline collection, however are knitted as an alternative for those looking for more individual styles. Available to customers worldwide, these sweaters will be offered throughout 2013.

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Spring / Summer 2013

15th February 2013 | Colour, Design, General, Pic of the Day | Leave a comment

We’re super excited to launch our Spring / Summer 2013 collection online next week. Here’s a little teaser of some of the seasonal colours that feature in the range. From soft, pastel colours like ‘Eggshell blue’ to dark, rusty ‘Tayberry’ there is a colour  in John Smedley’s Sea Island Cotton for everyone this Spring.

Pastels to pop brights

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with John Smedley

08th February 2013 | Colour, Design, Fun, General, Pic of the Day, Retail, Style | Leave a comment

If, like me you struggle to think of ideas what to buy your loved ones this Valentines, we have made things a little easier for you. John Smedley has created a limited edition gift set available when you spend over £150 this February. The hat and scarf are made from fine gauge Merino wool, crafted  at the mills in Derbyshire. In romantic red, this is a great opportunity to snap up that piece of knitwear you’ve had your eyes on and treat someone special.

Treat your loved ones to John Smedley this Valentine's Day

Limited edition gift set

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