St. John

St. John Knits is a tremendously successful international fashion company, offering classically stylish suits and separates. The company began modestly in 1962 when a young model by the name of Marie Gray started to make her own sleeveless stylish dresses. At first, she did this as a way to entertain herself and her friends, but her fiancé, Robert Gray, realized the tremendous potential of her designs and began to market her dresses to retailers.Thanks to the Grays' remarkable business savvy, they were able to create an enduring brand. Today, St. John Knits employs over 5,000 people around the world and keeps up six innovative fashion lines. You can find St. John Knits stores in nearly 30 countries, and the company uses state of the art in-house manufacturing to keep tight quality control and brand consistency.Although St. John Knits is now an international fashion powerhouse, the Gray family remains very much involved in its creative, artistic, and financial direction. Not only do Marie and Robert Gray hold powerful positions in the company, but their daughter, Kelly Gray, is a well-known model and the company's creative director. What sets St. John Knits apart from its competitors is that the company twists and dyes yarns in-house and finishes items with handmade ornamentations.The company emphasizes its boutique origins, but it market tests each one of its lines thoroughly and calls upon the services of top-end designers and business leaders to ensure brand stability and market solidity. As a result of the company's commitment to quality, buyers are insured of dynamic, durable pants, blazers, skirt suits, and traditional suits.