Purveyors of the Original Breton Shirt

Our Normandy atelier has been busy knitting striped sweaters and Breton shirts since 1889. To make a quality garment is an expert’s job, a matter of precision, requiring accuracy, skills, and attention. We are grateful for your continued appreciation of our timeless collection.

The Nautical Sweater

The first Saint James garment was created in 1889. It was a wool sweater for sailors. It protects them so well from the cold and humidity that they considered it their second skin. An iconic garment was born.

The Breton Striped Shirt

Over its 130+ years in business, the Saint James brand has evolved from a workshop supplying sweaters to local Breton fishermen to fashioning the iconic wardrobe staple known as the Marinière or Breton shirt.

Our Compass

For the last 130 years, Saint James clothing’s identity has been linked to artisanal, slow fashion knitting know-how developed through a close “family” of employees. We are heirs to a nautical tradition that we are proud to share in France and around the world. We work every day to produce high-quality products, combining high standards, simplicity, and elegance.