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The Journal

Notes on menswear — the makers and clothes we carry, ways to wear them, and stories from our daily perspective and beyond.

Jamieson's of Shetland: a Living Legacy of Heritage Knitwear

Brand Stories · September 24, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Jamieson's of Shetland is a fifth-generation family knitwear business with roots stretching back to the 1890s on Scotland's remote Shetland Islands. Renowned for pioneering 100% pure Shetland wool yarn and for its authentic all-over Fair Isle patterns, the brand also produces the iconic "shaggy dog" sweater — a brushed, softly textured jumper beloved by Ivy League style since the mid-20th century. From sheep to spinning mill to finished garment, Jamieson's remains one of the few knitwear makers in the world to control every stage of production in-house.
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The Shaggy Dog: Shetland Wool's Enduring Sweater

Style Guides · September 24, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
The "Shaggy Dog" is a brushed Shetland wool crewneck that takes its name from its soft, fluffy texture. Originating in Shetland's centuries-old knitting tradition, it was perfected by mills like Jamieson's, which has spun, dyed, and knitted the wool itself for five generations. The sweater rose to prominence through 1950s American Ivy League style, worn over oxford shirts and under tweed jackets.
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Montecore: Italian Outerwear Where Engineering Meets Elegance

Brand Stories · September 20, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Founded in 2006 by designer Fabio Peroni, Montecore is an Italian luxury outerwear brand renowned for fusing classic tailoring with technical performance. Using premium materials like high-tech wool, cashmere, silk, and water-repellent fabrics, Montecore creates sophisticated jackets, padded coats, and gilets built for the modern, mobile lifestyle. Discover the brand's heritage, craftsmanship, and standout pieces from its current collection.
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The Shawl Collar Cardigan: a Timeless Classic in Menswear

Style Guides · September 20, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
The shawl collar cardigan is one of menswear's oldest ideas enjoying one of its biggest moments. Named in part after the 7th Earl of Cardigan and finished with a rolled, unnotched collar borrowed from Victorian smoking jackets, this knitwear staple has moved from golf courses and Ivy League campuses into everyday rotation.
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East Harbour Surplus - Military Heritage Meets Italian Tailoring

Brand Stories · September 15, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
East Harbour Surplus is an Italian menswear brand founded in Florence in 2008 by Korean designer Han Taemin and Italian production specialist Fabrizio Vanni. It reinterprets 1950s–60s military surplus and workwear silhouettes
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Astorflex - Two Centuries of Italian Shoemaking Heritage

Brand Stories · September 1, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Discover the 200-year history of this Italian family shoemaker, its handcrafted desert boots, sustainable materials, and stitchdown craftsmanship from Castel d'Ario.
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William Lockie: the Enduring Legacy of Scottish Knitwear

Brand Stories · August 28, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Discover William Lockie, Scotland's historic Hawick knitwear brand since 1874 — its heritage, craftsmanship, cashmere and lambswool jumpers, and family legacy.
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A Weekend in Abruzzo: Visiting Maglificio Gran Sasso

Factory Visits · July 31, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Come with us to the beautiful Abruzzo region and visit Europe's largest knitwear company, Maglificio Gran Sasso. See inside the factory and learn more about the craftsmanship behind the brand.
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Menswear Style Icons: Alain Delon

Editorials · July 27, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Dive into the life of Alain Delon - actor, charmer and menswear style icon. From the French Riviera to the big screen, Alain Delon always presented himself in style.
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A Day in Parma: Inside the Workshop that Anderson's Built

Factory Visits · July 26, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Come with us to Parma and visit one of the world's most renowned belt makers, Anderson's. See inside the workshop and learn more about the craftsmanship and heritage behind the brand.
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Paraboot: a Century of French Shoemaking Heritage

Brand Stories · July 22, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
Paraboot is a French shoemaker founded in 1908 in Izeaux, near the Alps, by Rémy Richard. The brand became famous for the Michael, a Tyrolean-style derby launched in 1945.
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Menswear Style Icons: Cary Grant

Editorials · June 27, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson
How Cary Grant turned a well-fitted suit into a philosophy — and why his understated approach to tailoring still defines classic menswear nearly a century later.
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