Design
The Firm

Close-knit family - England

Preface

Despite its 223-year history, and rural setting, there is nothing dyed in the wool about British knitwear business John Smedley. This is a company that has thrived on its ability to move with the times - and now it is preparing to launch a non-knitted fashion line.

Credits

Photographer: Jason Hindley
Writer: Clare Dowdy

Location

Lea

Lea



01 :: The John Smedley factory at Lea, Derbyshire, where the company has been based for 223 years

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