John Smedley Folke Knit Short Sleeve Cotton Button-Up Shirt

Name: John Smedley Folke Knit Short Sleeve Cotton Button-Up Shirt
Brand: John Smedley
SKU: B0575812
Price: 330.00 USD
Availability: InStock

John Smedley

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Polished yet easy, the John Smedley Folke Knit Short Sleeve Shirt feels like a refined take on a favorite tee. All-cotton, fine-gauge knit gives a breathable, softly structured hand, while subtle stretch keeps it comfortable through daily rhythm. At 26 1/2 inches in size Medium, the length yields a lean, versatile silhouette that sits neatly at the hip. A front button closure and spread collar read as classic without feeling fussy, and the short sleeves keep the mood light and modern.

It wears with a clean line that layers with ease over a tee or beneath a blazer. The short sleeves and modest chest give a relaxed but put-together feel, while the front buttons let you tailor the neckline from open to closed. Machine wash, dry flat is care in plain sight, and the UK-made quality signals durability that wears from season to season. It feels breathable enough for warm days and refined enough to anchor a smarter look.

John Smedley's benchmark in fine-gauge knitwear informs this piece, channeling British craftsmanship into a versatile knit shirt. It sits between a shirt and a knit, pairing as easily with tailored pants for office hours as with denim for off duty days, proof that classics stay current when executed with quiet precision.

Materials / Fabrication

All-cotton fine-gauge knit
Front button closure
Spread collar
Short sleeves
100 percent cotton
Length: 26 1/2 in / 67 cm (size Medium)
Crafted in England
Made in the United Kingdom

Recommended Care

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle
Lay flat to dry to preserve shape
Do not tumble dry
Use mild detergent; avoid chlorine bleach
Iron on low heat if needed, on reverse side

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Grace Wales Bonner Frames Menswear With Modernist Lines

Wales Bonner’s Mens Fall 2026 collection, called Morning Raga, stems from a deliberate study of modernist architectural forms as a framework for dressing. The designer described her interest in modernist design as a strategy for shaping new identities and uniforms within menswear, where grid formations, structured lines and a muted palette mirror the visual language of concrete and engineered space. This focus on architectural reference emerges as a consistent thread throughout the collection, moving beyond simple pattern to inform proportion and silhouette in ways that feel measured and thoughtful. The shapes and constructions evoke the spirit of rigor without rigidity, suggesting a new approach to how menswear can be both deliberate and expressive.

About John Smedley

John Smedley, a stalwart of British fashion, has been synonymous with luxury knitwear since its founding in 1784. Established by Peter Nightingale and John Smedley at Lea Mills in Derbyshire, the brand has evolved from producing muslin cloth and spinning cotton yarn to becoming a global leader in fine knitwear. The company remains a family-owned business, with Ian Maclean, the eighth-generation managing director, continuing the legacy.