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Johnstons of Elgin achieves B Corp status

Scottish wool producer Johnstons of Elgin has achieved B Corp status. The family-owned firm said the recognition underscores the brand's commitment to driving positive social and environmental change. Since 1797, Johnstons of Elgin has been renowned for its expertise in fine natural fibers, blending quality and craftsmanship with a strong focus...

Fashion |In Pictures

InterContinental Edinburgh The George teams up with Edinburgh College of Art for Christmas

Students from Edinburgh College of Art have unveiled a collection of luxury, sustainable festive decorations for the lobby Christmas tree at the InterContinental Edinburgh The George. The decorations, created with off-cuts provided by Scottish fine cashmere, wool and accessories luxury brand Johnstons of Elgin, were inspired by different aspects...

Fashion

Johnstons of Elgin launches blanket supporting Scottish farmers

Johnstons of Elgin, one of Scotland’s oldest luxury brands, has partnered with local Scottish farming families to produce a limited-edition Farmers Blanket in celebration of its 225th anniversary. The limited-edition 100 percent Scottish wool blanket supports local farmers in the North East of Scotland, who specialise in breeding Bluefaced...

Fashion |In Pictures

Johnstons of Elgin teams up with Sabina Savage

Scottish heritage brand Johnstons of Elgin is collaborating with Sabina Savage to launch a new range of scarves, The Great Exhibition Scarf, as part of the brand's 225th anniversary celebration. Inspired by The Great Exhibition of 1851, where Johnstons of Elgin exhibited, the range of scarves highlights the brand’s heritage and hand...

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A Full Circle, Autumn Winter ’22 Menswear Collection by Johnstons of Elgin

Johnstons of Elgin Autumn Winter ’22 menswear collection, focuses on the brands full circle approach which they have championed in Scotland since 1797. This season, Johnstons of Elgin has come 'Full Circle' with an inspired edit that reflects the People, Places, Products and Provenance associated with the brand - a global company with a local...

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Johnstons of Elgin chief executive steps down

Simon Cotton, chief executive of luxury Scottish cashmere manufacturer Johnstons of Elgin, has announced that he has stepped down from the role. In a statement on LinkedIn, Cotton said: “After eight wonderful years leading the incredible team at Johnstons of Elgin, today was my final day. Working with such an amazing bunch of people, on such...

Retail

Johnstons of Elgin opens first pop-up outlet store at Caledonia Park

Luxury Scottish label Johnstons of Elgin has chosen Scotland’s designer village Caledonia Park as the location for its first pop-up outlet store. The 2,350 square foot boutique will carry the label’s most recent menswear and womenswear collections alongside luxurious textile accessories and woven home furnishings. “We are delighted to be working...

Fashion

Great British Brands 2021 awards announce winners

Fashion brands including Johnstons of Elgin, Vivienne Westwood and Joseph Cheaney and Co. were among the winners of the inaugural Great British Brands Awards created by Country and Town House magazine. There were seven categories, ranging from sustainability to diversity, as well as collaboration, heritage, reinvention and community, and an...

Fashion Featured

HRH The Prince Of Wales’ Campaign For Wool celebrates 10th anniversary

The Campaign for Wool, launched in 2010 by HRH The Prince Of Wales to highlight the benefits of wool, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with the launch of a limited edition scarf, designed in collaboration with Mother of Pearl and manufactured by Johnstons of Elgin. The 10th Anniversary scarf was conceived by HRH The Prince of Wales to...

Retail

Johnstons of Elgin partners with By Appointment app

Johnstons of Elgin has partnered with the new By Appointment app to assist their customers to shop with confidence and enjoy an enhanced shopping experience, as part of its strategy to help their store staff manage evolving government Covid-19 guidelines and keep their stores safe. Created by hospitality and IT development experts Charles Smith...

Fashion

Johnstons of Elgin launches new collection from surplus fibres called EveryYarn

Luxury Scottish cashmere manufacturer, Johnstons of Elgin, is launching a new collection using leftover yarn from previous seasons and mainline collections. Called EveryYarn, the new range launched in stores and online this week and features limited-edition scarves, stoles and blankets at a reduced price that have been made using the same...

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Johnstons of Elgin establishing itself as “a brand for all seasons”

London - Scottish cashmere brand Johnstons of Elgin returned to London Fashion Week to showcase not what they are best known for autumn/winter staples, but to establish itself as a label for all seasons, to shout about its contribution to luxury British manufacturing and to showcase the strides it has been making with cutting edgy lightweight...