What to know: Established in 1784 at Lea Mills in Derbyshire, John Smedley is recognized as the oldest continuously operating manufacturing factory in the world. For more than two centuries, the company has produced fine gauge knitwear using extra fine Merino wool and rare Sea Island cotton.
Holding Royal Warrants from both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, the brand has dressed cultural icons ranging from Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe to The Beatles and James Bond. Their boutique on Jermyn Street provides a showcase of classic V neck sweaters, knit polos, and cardigans designed to retain shape and softness for decades.
Address:
55 Jermyn Street, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6LX
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