Designed by British Icon Bill Nighy in collaboration with our in-house design team, these cashmere and silk long johns are a nod to both John Smedley’s history as the rumoured creator of these garments and Bill’s desire to solve the endless dilemma of being frequently cold on long days filming on location. They offer a luxury knitwear alternative to the merino base layers also within the Bill Nighy collection.
The perfect base layer, these knitted long johns can also be styled with the merino round neck jumper within the range for a complete set.
Featuring Bill’s signature bird doodle (drawn on every script for decades) these long johns also have a distinctive wider rib detail to the placket and cuffs.
As the Creative Design team have control over the product specification, they can incorporate sustainability criteria in concept development and design stages. The team are already working on best practice derived from London College of Fashion and Kering knowledge.
Recommendations that we are working on:
Reducing the volume of paper and plastic packaging.
Reducing waste yarn in the knitting process.
Assessing sustainability of alternative packaging materials to plastic.
Using tissue paper tickets and cardboard made from only FSC certified forests.
Considering the incorporating paper or cardboard recyclate in packaging.
To read more about our commitment to sustainability, click HERE.
Delivery
UK deliveries are shipped via DPD at a flat rate of £5. Delivery is next working day from the day of despatch.
Non-UK deliveries are shipped via our international shipping partner, Global-e, using their Express Worldwide service. Delivery times will vary accordingly by destination, but generally delivery will be within 3 – 5 days following despatch.
Delivery dates are stated in UK time and are subject to card security checks, stock availability and fulfilment by our courier service.
We use plastic-free packaging, produced solely in the UK and branded with the John Smedley logo, for sending out all our web orders. Made from 100% recyclable materials — including FSC-certified, sustainably sourced pulp — these bags can be reused or totally recycled through standard household paper recycling.
For a limited time we are offering Free Delivery on all Worldwide orders.
All our deliveries to UK addresses are shipped via DHL using their Express Pre-12 service. Delivery is next working day from the day of despatch
Delivery dates are stated in UK Time and are subject to card security checks, stock availability and fulfilment by our courier service.
Please note: Due to matters out of our control, shipments may be delayed due to the outbreak of Covid-19. We are working with our delivery partner (DHL) and being kept up to date with any restrictions that are put in place.
Please be aware that if a shipment is either rerouted or subject to a delay due to the coronavirus outbreak, DHL will work with both ourselves and our customers to determine the best course of action for any affected shipment.
Returns
We hope you are completely satisfied with your purchase; however, should you wish to return a garment then please do so within 14 days from receipt of your goods.
With each order we will provide you with instructions on how to create a returns postage label to return any unsuitable items.
Within the United Kingdom, this service is free. For international orders, there is a small charge.
Click here for more information, or email customercare@johnsmedley.com.
How to take body measurements
1. Shoulder Width
Measured from the seam where the sleeves join the body part of the garment.
2. Chest Circumference
Measure across the fullest part of the chest, from one side to the other, then double for circumference.
3. Waist
For Trousers - Measure around your natural waistline at the belly button.
4. Body Length
Measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of body.
5. Sleeve length
Measured from under the armpit to the cuff, on the inside of the arm.
6. Inside Leg
For Trousers - Measure from the top of your inside leg at the crotch to the ground without shoes.
