John sweater in ecru
John sweater in ecru
John sweater in ecru

John sweater

Baby alpaca, merino wool and cotton
$275.00
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Our iconic John shaggy sweater returns this season in an all-new fabric — even softer and warmer than before.

It’s crafted from a luxurious Italian yarn composed of 43% baby alpaca, 19% extra-fine merino wool, and 38% cotton, offering the perfect balance of warmth, comfort, and breathability.

Available in a radiant ecru shade, it replaces beautifully a white T-shirt in your fall and winter outfits — but with more softness, and texture.

This sweater is knitted in Italy, using a fully fashioned construction: each panel is knitted directly into its final shape to avoid wasting this precious yarn and to ensure clean, durable joins between the different parts of the garment.

The softness of Italian luxury

We wanted to wrap you in the rustic charm of brushed wool — but with a knit that’s truly pleasant to wear.

So we went in search of something special and found a rare fiber blend:

  • 43% baby alpaca, much softer than ordinary alpaca, giving the knit its slightly “hairy” look, exceptional softness, and, above all, unique warmth.
  • 19% extra-fine merino wool adds structure to the sweater without compromising the baby alpaca’s softness.
  • 38% cotton brings stability, breathability, and long-lasting durability.

To achieve this, we turned to Sinfonia Filati, a particularly creative Italian spinning mill — a true expert in blending noble fibers, much to the delight of our skin.

And for the finishing touch, we relied on Italian knitter Visconti, who uses a vintage brushing machine to gently lift and tease the fibers after a wash that stabilizes and softens the knit — creating the softest shaggy effect we’ve ever felt.

An easy-to-wear color

This sweater brightens your outfits with its radiant ecru hue. Think of it as the perfect cold-season substitute for your favorite white T-shirt. Bright yet neutral, it slips easily under an overshirt, jacket, blazer, or coat — whatever the color.

And to add a touch of elegance, layer it over a shirt — a sky blue or chambray one will pair beautifully.

A well-balanced fit

Neither loose nor tight, the cut of this sweater is slightly fitted — just enough to highlight your shape and give structure to your silhouette, without ever compromising comfort.

The character of shaggy jumpers

To spice up your wardrobe routine, there's nothing like a jumper with attitude. And the least we can say the Shaggy Dog jumper certainly has it:

  • a round neck and raglan sleeves that create an iconic shape,
  • a singular shaggy texture, originally derived from the texture of Shetland wool taken from sheep of the same name, and an innovative brushing process developed in the early 20th century by the J. Press brand.

Quickly adopted by American university students in the 1950s, then by movie stars and even John F. Kennedy, the shaggy jumper became an icon of Ivy League style.

But here's the thing: the roughness of Shetland wool can make it a little coarse against the skin, which may bother those with sensitive skin.

And we are the sensitive type, but fortunately, we are also sensitive to the work of Italian spinners.