
founded by
Saint James
belongs to
Julien Bonté
about
The SAINT-JAMES Company has been established in Lower Normandy, in the commune of Saint-James, close to Mont Saint-Michel, since 1889.
In 1950, Julien Bonté took over the company, now called ‘Saint James,’ and began specialising in the production of pullovers and cardigans.
Its fame is based upon a cult item of clothing "the genuine pure new knitted woolen Breton seaman's sweater". Originally intended for deep sea fishermen, then adopted by known seafarers, and amateur yachtsmen.