Mill truths. Colour is emotive and powerful and helps us to communicate our design expression. Producing up to eighty shades per season across a range of fibre options, we always choose hues that are innovative, contemporary, and entirely bespoke to us. 📷 letiquette_magazine axel_aurejac #johnsmedley #madeinengland

Mill truths. The John Smedley Archive Charitable Trust, formed in 2017, looks after possibly the most extensive museum collection of knitted garments in England. Alongside photographs, company records, accounts, machinery and tools, it boasts an unparalleled assortment of around 14,000 pieces of clothing, uniquely representing not just fashion but our industrial heritage. "It's a real privilege to be the John Smedley Archivist," says Jane Middleton-Smith. "I feel very proud to be the guardian of this fantastic collection." 📷 letiquette_magazine axel_aurejac #johnsmedley #archive

Mill truths. Although washing is a vital part of our production process, we don’t waste water or source it from dwindling resources. The water we use comes from three underground springs that rise from the millstone grit of the Peak District National Park. Its softness and purity help create the luxurious feel of our garments and enhance their resilience to shrinkage. 📷 letiquette_magazine axel_aurejac #johnsmedley #madeinengland

New weekend, new year, new styles. Discover our latest drop for him and her online or in store. #johnsmedley #newin

Ben Whishaw wears our Whitchurch cardigan in Black while promoting new netflix series Black Doves, styled by stylegazer1 and photographed by jenny__brough. #johnsmedley #benwhishaw

Hello 2025. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful start to the new year. Here’s to more joyous celebrations and great style. From all at John Smedley.

Welcome to our mill, where each and every garment is put together with the utmost care, precision and attention. Shown here is the linking process, where separate knitted panels (fronts, backs, and collars) are joined by being placed on the needles of a circular linking machine, one stitch per needle, by hand. This method, which takes around two years to master, requires a highly skilled operator and is just one of the reasons why John Smedley knitwear is the world’s finest. 📷 letiquette_magazine axel_aurejac #johnsmedley #madeinengland

Wrap up in warmth and style this winter. Start with a fine knit foundation, layer something chunky and soft, then finish with a piece of expertly constructed outerwear from our lifestyle collection. Available at johnsmedley.com. #johnsmedley #craftsmanship

Sending warmest regards from our family to yours. Wishing you a wonderful day and festive season, however you’re celebrating. Pictured here is Lea Mills, our manufacturing home since 1784.