Saint James sweaters

Brand History

Established in 1850 in a town bearing the same name, near Mont Saint-Michel, Saint James is one of the oldest French brands. At that time, there were many sheep farms, and many neighboring villages were renowned for wool processing and weaving. A little later, the company began making wool shirts for sailors to keep them warm and withstand the elements. After the shirt, the company decided to create the sailor sweater, which became its flagship product. 

The Saint James sailor sweater, a unique expertise

The Saint James sweater is a wool sweater with a very tight knit; it is even said to be waterproof! It is worn close to the body to become a second skin. It features side buttons for practicality and style. For a long time, the French Navy was Saint James's main customer. The striped sweater soon became the sailors' uniform.

Around the 1970s, Saint James decided to take the plunge and produce for the general public on a large scale. The sweater was embraced and became part of French heritage. The brand then continued to evolve and grow while keeping its production in its place of origin. Yes, Saint James sweaters are 100% made in France!  Also, the brand's logo has remained unchanged since 1989 to preserve its strong identity and authenticity.

Saint James collaborations

Saint James has undertaken numerous collaborations; we have selected four that you can find in-store and on the neiwa.fr website. 

With Le Slip français: Two brands representing Made in France, an obvious collaboration with identical values.

With Pyrenex: These two labels combine expertise and heritage to offer a capsule collection combining sailor knitwear and Pyrenean craftsmanship.

With Avnier: Saint James has surprised us with a collaboration combining artisanal expertise with modern, urban design. A contemporary and urban interpretation of the brand's basics.

With Olow: A capsule collection that celebrates a blend of Made in France, authenticity, and artistic creations, all united by nautical inspiration.

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By the way, Saint James is pronounced "Saint- Jam"; the "s" is not pronounced! 

Discover the Saint James sweaters and clothing available at NEIWA, as well as our selection of sweaters, knitwear, and cardigans.