Saint James

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SAINT JAMES, Born From the Sea Since 1889
SAINT JAMES is a marine and knitwear brand founded in 1889 in Saint-James, Normandy, France. It originated as a spinning workshop established by founder Leon Rugare, and offers sweaters and marinières (striped shirts), along with womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, and accessories. The brand places importance on knitting expertise rooted in craftsmanship and upholds independence, freedom, and openness to the world as its values. Production continues at its own workshop in Saint-James.

Concept

A brand guided by independence and openness to the world

Saint James characteristics

Saint James: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Saint James

Polished & dressy
Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.
Minimal & basics
Minimal design and clean everyday staples.
Outdoor & functional
Outdoor influences and functionality suited to weather and ease of movement.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Saint James relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

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2026.01.22

COMME des GARÇONS

A collaboration on striped cut-and-sew tops and other items in the Junya Watanabe line. A reworking based on French maritime style.

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