St. John Knits Snapshot
The patron saint of tailored attire, St. John Knits International has clothed some of the nation's most couture-worthy women, including Hillary Rodham Clinton and Diane Sawyer. The company designs colorful, classically styled sportswear, career separates, and evening wear under the St. John name, as well as jewelry, shoes, handbags, and belts. St. John Knits sells its apparel and accessories through more than 25 company-operated boutiques in the US and Canada and via its e-commerce site. The St. John brand is also sold in high-end department stores in more than 25 countries. Vestar/Gray Investors, a partnership between the founding Gray family and Vestar Capital Partners, owns a majority of the company.
