Discover Johnstons of Elgin

Our Story

Our rich history, coupled with our unrivalled passion for innovation, gives us a lot to talk about. Explore Our Story to learn more about our unique Scottish heritage, superb craftsmanship, and the inspiration behind our luxurious collections.

09 May 2023

We are proudly B Corp Certified

We are incredibly proud to announce that we are now a Certified B Corporation. Following stringent assessment, we join a community of over 6,700 businesses globally working to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

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19 Apr 2023

Celebrating Hanami

Hanami is a traditional Japanese custom celebrating Sakuras’ brief bloom period each year. This practice has been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years and typically occurs between March and April.

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23 Mar 2023

What Makes our Cashmere Special?

What determines the cost of Johnstons of Elgin’s Cashmere products? From raw fibre to finished piece, we treat our Cashmere with the greatest of care. Read on discover what makes our Cashmere so special.

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20 Mar 2023

A Gift that Lasts | Our Luxurious Children's Blankets

There are surely no better childhood memories than family picnics, sofa snuggles and building a makeshift tent indoors. Our new Children’s Blankets are perfect for each of these activities, and their playful designs and soft, cosy composition make them the ideal gift.

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06 Mar 2023

5 Reasons to love our Cashmere Hoodies

If you’re planning a wardrobe refresh, a sumptuous Cashmere Hoody is the only piece you need to add to your capsule. Here are five reasons to love our luxe loungewear must-haves.

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01 Mar 2023

The Cashmere Stole

Coveted across the globe, The Cashmere Stole is the ultimate in luxury accessories. Stylish, versatile and effortlessly chic, these oversized pieces instantly add style points to any outfit.

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03 Feb 2023

Vicuña - The Jewel in our Crown for 173 Years

The distinctive rich, caramel colour and soft, luxe handle set this natural wool apart from all others. Its rarity makes Vicuña the Rolls Royce of fibres – the jewel in our crown for almost two centuries.

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30 Jan 2023

Styling A Classic

Our Design Director for Wovens, Laura Garner, met with influential Stylist Naoko Okusa on a recent visit to Tokyo. Naoko is a friend of Johnstons of Elgin and a huge fan of Scottish Cashmere. She asked Laura about her favourite seasonal accessories and compared notes on styling the classic Cashmere Stole.

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07 Dec 2022

How To Care for your Fine Fibres

We take care in the production of our iconic cashmere knitwear, to give our customers beautiful, luxury products that can last for more than a lifetime. With a little bit of love and care, you can enhance the life span of your Johnstons of Elgin cashmere, and it's easier than you might think.

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