‘Recognition by a costume department or publication like GQ raises awareness of the garment and its timeless appeal which of course is good for business.
‘At the same time, it’s a great opportunity to bring attention to our Island itself, our rich heritage and history of crafting knitwear that dates back centuries,’ said the owner of Le Tricoteur Rachael Laine.
‘Le Tricoteur is the only producer to use vintage machinery and hand-knitting in our production and it’s something we are passionate about and we want to preserve the tradition for years to come.
‘We are always actively looking for next generation knitters so if you are a skilled knitter, please do get in touch.’
Featured in senior style editor Murray Clark’s ‘Hot Wash’ newsletter and on the GQ website, he said the garment is ‘a classic bit of menswear that does the impossible: it’s solidly wearable without making you look like everyone else.’
‘Even the straight-up navy guernsey stands out; so much so that I stopped a stranger at work to get the skinny on his fit.’
And the guernsey has not just been featured in British GQ, it has been worn by a character in a Netflix series – Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials.
One of the characters in the series, Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent, played by Mia McKenna-Bruce, was sporting a Guernsey Woollens guernsey.
‘The guernsey really is having a moment, which is great news for all local producers.
‘Over the years we have experienced interest in the guernsey ebb and flows, but of course it’s always excellent news when it’s in the public eye,’ Ms Laine said.
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