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Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons has added British knitwear specialist John Smedley to its line up of collaborations for a second time.
Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo’s one time protege Junya Watanabe has reinterpreted John Smedley’s Bobby pullover to include plaid panels in the shape of a Union Jack.
The knitwear is made from New Zealand merino wool produced at John Smedley’s Lea Mills factory and features a raw seam detail. The v-neck menswear pieces come in two colour ways: charcoal and navy.
Comme des Garçons is known for its collaborations, which in the past has included Erik Schedin, Supreme and Pharrell Williams.
Depsite being founded in 1874 John Smedley opened its first standalone store in the UK as recent as 2009. Today it operates more than 15 outlets in addition to being available via concessions and stockists.
The Comme des Garçons x John Smedley Bobby pullover is set to launch tomorrow (17th October) in a limited run of 40 pieces. UK stockists have been confirmed as Dover Street Market, John Smedley’s Brook Street store and johnsmedley.com, priced at £595.






As FashionBeans deputy editor, Luke Todd is tasked with filtering through the latest from the worlds of fashion, grooming, fitness, technology and lifestyle to deliver an indispensable edit of the most stylish stuff. Along with working on the site since 2009, he has written for leading titles such as ShortList, Drapers and GQ Style Germany and has consulted for brands including Bulldog Skincare and James Harknett.
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.
Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons has added British knitwear specialist John Smedley to its line up of collaborations for a second time.
Comme des Garçons founder Rei Kawakubo’s one time protege Junya Watanabe has reinterpreted John Smedley’s Bobby pullover to include plaid panels in the shape of a Union Jack.
The knitwear is made from New Zealand merino wool produced at John Smedley’s Lea Mills factory and features a raw seam detail. The v-neck menswear pieces come in two colour ways: charcoal and navy.
Comme des Garçons is known for its collaborations, which in the past has included Erik Schedin, Supreme and Pharrell Williams.
Depsite being founded in 1874 John Smedley opened its first standalone store in the UK as recent as 2009. Today it operates more than 15 outlets in addition to being available via concessions and stockists.
The Comme des Garçons x John Smedley Bobby pullover is set to launch tomorrow (17th October) in a limited run of 40 pieces. UK stockists have been confirmed as Dover Street Market, John Smedley’s Brook Street store and johnsmedley.com, priced at £595.






As FashionBeans deputy editor, Luke Todd is tasked with filtering through the latest from the worlds of fashion, grooming, fitness, technology and lifestyle to deliver an indispensable edit of the most stylish stuff. Along with working on the site since 2009, he has written for leading titles such as ShortList, Drapers and GQ Style Germany and has consulted for brands including Bulldog Skincare and James Harknett.
As FashionBeans deputy editor, Luke Todd is tasked with filtering through the latest from the worlds of fashion, grooming, fitness, technology and lifestyle to deliver an indispensable edit of the most stylish stuff. Along with working on the site since 2009, he has written for leading titles such as ShortList, Drapers and GQ Style Germany and has consulted for brands including Bulldog Skincare and James Harknett.
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