Malloch's x John Smedley colloboration factory vist - Malloch's

Malloch's x John Smedley collaboration factory visit

We visit the John Smedley factory in Lea Mills by Matlock, Derbyshire to photograph our collaboration with the pre-eminent fine gauge knitters.

Photos by Alex Natt
Shot on medium format Kodak Portra film

We had a quick tour around the factory to get an idea of lighting and where might be good to shoot the polo shirts. The Cromford polo shirt was inspired by a vintage Smedley polo shirt with a relaxed body and long-point collar. Using the factory as a backdrop, we shot in the dying room, washroom as courtyards. 

Machinary at the John Smedley factory

A member of staff at John Smedley inspects a polo shirt at the quality control station

model wears the Khaki Green Cromford within the John Smedley factory grounds

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