was fashioned in a winter palette of greys, dirty greens and browns, sported playful sleeveless cardigans in cable knits and soft tailored trousers for girls, preppy shirts and tailoring for the boys and a small capsule collection of wool rompers, ribbed hats

Today the fashion team headed to Birmingham NEC for the UK’s largest footwear trade fair. The event happens once every season and houses some of the biggest adults and childrenswear brands in the business. As well as viewing some of the adults

Export Awards, which recognises excellence in selling overseas.From small beginnings in 1784 at a water-powered factory to modern production with computer-controlled machines, John Smedley has been at the forefront of the knitwear industry for its entire