NEW St. John Collection Marie Gray 6 Two Piece Set Skirt Suit Gold Tone Sparkle

  

Please note images containing a model were created using AI and are meant for illustration purposes only. I love gold tone buttons and sparkle!

St John is made for Iconic Women! John by Marie Gray is a premier. American luxury fashion brand, founded in 1962 by husband-and-wife team Robert and Marie Gray.

The brand's reputation is built on its proprietary textile innovations, most notably the Santana Knit, developed by Marie Gray in 1965. A unique blend of 80% wool and 20% rayon with a specialized twist. It is highly valued for its ability to resist wrinkling and maintain its shape through extensive wear. A denser, smoother blend typically composed of 53% wool and 47% rayon. John pieces often feature hand-knit (rather than sewn) hems and custom-made hardware, such as 24k gold-plated buttons or intricate enamel embellishments.

One unique feature of these knits is their ability to be "blocked" (stretched or shrunk) up or down by a professional to achieve a custom fit. The brand serves various needs through distinct lines.

The primary luxury line consisting of professional suiting, separates, and daytime dresses. A higher-end couture line focused on formalwear, often featuring "paillettes" (flat glittering ornaments), sequins, and more elaborate metallic detailing. A more casual, trend-focused line introduced to provide contemporary styles. Vintage pieces from the "Marie Gray" era (pre-2005) are highly sought after by collectors for their superior USA-made quality and classic silhouettes. Originally favored by influential women like Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, the brand is currently undergoing a revitalization under new ownership to appeal to younger luxury shoppers with more daring silhouettes.