How can you tell a fake St John Knit?
Since 2001, St. John tags a season and group code into the side seam or behind the brand label. This code can be used to trace a product to its original collection to verify authenticity (or catch a fake!) and can be used to match colors between separate pieces if you’re trying to create a matching set.
Can you hand wash St John Knits?
St. John Knit suits are “dry clean only” garments. Our whitening and/or brightening processes typically involves soaking in a water-based process, hand rinsing, flat drying, dry cleaning to restore the texture and feel, and re-blocking to as close to original measurements as possible.
What are St John Knits made of?
Made from a 53% Wool / 47% Rayon blend yarn, St. John’s “Milano Knit” featured a tight and dense weight.
Can St John Knits be altered?
A. Yes, we do alterations on St. John Knits for more than 20 years and will provide expert service. Q.
Do dry cleaners block knitting?
Most local cleaners will block your knits for you without cleaning them if you so desire. Use a mild detergent, such as Wool-lite or something formulated for hand-knits. Never put a hand-knit in your dryer unless it is acrylic (low-heat only) or cotton. Lay hand-knits out on a towel to dry.
Who owns St Johns Knits?
Fosun Fashion Group
It’s one of five brands operated by Fosun Fashion Group and the only one that is American. (The holding company also owns Lanvin, Caruso and Tom Tailor.) St. John opened four new stores in China in 2019, including in Shanghai and Beijing.
Is St John a luxury brand?
John Knits International Inc., commonly referred as St. John, is a luxury American fashion brand that specializes in women’s knitwear founded in 1962 by Robert and Marie Gray. The company is best known for its classic wool and rayon yarn knits, Chanel inspired jackets, and extensive use of primary colors.