John sweater in brown
John sweater in brown
John sweater in brown

John sweater in brown wool, alpaca and yak

220,00 €
Color: Brown
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Burgundy
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The John sweater adds flair to your outfits with its shaggy dog signature brushed texture, while being gentle on your skin, thanks to a luxurious and incredibly soft blend of fibers: 17% yak, 33% alpaca, and 50% merino wool. Comfort is enhanced by raglan sleeves and seamless knitting in Italy, making it beautiful in every stitch.

Bruno, our model, is 1.85m tall, weighs 72kg, and is wearing a size M.
Details & finishes
Crew neck and raglan sleeves
Ribbed edges at the cuffs and hem

#1: The timeless charm of shaggy dog sweaters

To spice up your wardrobe routine, there’s nothing like a sweater with real character. And the least we can say is that the shaggy dog sweater has plenty of it:

  • a crewneck and raglan sleeves that create an iconic shape,
  • a distinctive fluffy texture, originally stemming from the lively Shetland wool, which was sourced from the sheep of the same name, and an innovative brushing process developed in the early 20th century by the brand J. Press.

Quickly adopted by American university students in the 1950s, movie stars, and even John F. Kennedy, the shaggy sweater became an Ivy League style icon. However, the mere nature of Shetland wool can sometimes make it a bit rough on the skin, which might not sit well with the more sensitive souls. And we are indeed quite sensitive—but fortunately, we’re also sensitive to the craftsmanship of Italian spinners.

#2: The softness of Italian luxury

We wanted to dress you in the rustic charm of this fluffy wool, but with a knit that feels comfortable to wear. So we went on a quest and found a rare blend of fibers:

  • 17% yak wool, a precious fiber as soft as cashmere
  • 33% alpaca wool, to give it a "hairy" look while keeping you cozy
  • 50% merino wool, for a stable, durable, and naturally thermoregulating result.

It took an expert in blending noble fibers to achieve this, and that expert is Filati Naturali. For over 135 years, this Italian spinning mill has been particularly creative—to the delight of our skin.

But it’s thanks to the Italian knitter Visconti that we owe the final touch: a brushing on a vintage machine that gently lifts the fibers, after a wash that stabilizes the knit and softens it, to achieve the softest shaggy effect we've ever felt.

#3: The beauty of fine craftsmanship

On a sweater, a clean and neat construction just looks better. And it’s more comfortable: Visconti knitted it without seams on the sleeves or sides, in one continuous thread, on a Japanese knitting machine. This new construction also gives better structure to the collar.