JS by John Smedley

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Overview

JS by John Smedley is a diffusion line launched in 2025 by John Smedley, a heritage knitwear brand based in Derbyshire, England. Made from traceable extra-fine merino wool produced in England, it is offered as a unisex-oriented capsule collection centered on luxury and circularity, featuring bold colors and modern silhouettes. The first release comprised 13 styles, available exclusively at UK retailer John Lewis.

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With luxury and circularity at its core, each unisex design from this collection is made from traceable and responsible merino wool, featuring bold colours and modern silhouettes.

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An accessible diffusion line aimed at younger consumers

JS by John Smedley is the first diffusion line introduced by John Smedley for the Spring/S

JS by John Smedley is the first diffusion line introduced by John Smedley for the Spring/Summer 2025 season. At launch, it was available exclusively through the British department store John Lewis and was presented as a 13-piece capsule collection using traceable extra-fine merino produced at the Lea Mills factory. It features boxy unisex sizing and bold color combinations, and adopts circular production methods using the brand’s archived and surplus yarns, aiming to offer a more accessible entry point than the existing main line. Prices range from approximately £45 for accessories to approximately £190 for garments.

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