# Saint James
> Saint James is a French heritage clothing manufacturer established in 1889, best known for its iconic Breton striped shirts and professional nautical knitwear. Originally producing 'wool undershirts' for fishermen and salt-marsh workers, it became the official supplier to the French Navy and remains a symbol of French artisanal craftsmanship.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/saint-james
- Slug: saint-james
- BAI Score: 82/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Apparel & Fashion
- Last Analyzed: May 8, 2026
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Saint James is listed in the AI Directory.
Saint James is a French heritage clothing manufacturer established in 1889, best known for its iconic Breton striped shirts and professional nautical knitwear. Originally producing 'wool undershirts' for fishermen and salt-marsh workers, it became the official supplier to the French Navy and remains a symbol of French artisanal craftsmanship.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | Saint James |
| Slug         | saint-james |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/saint-james |
| BAI Score    | 82/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Apparel & Fashion |
| Last Analyzed | May 8, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05-09T04:28:36.819Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 1889
- Headquarters: Saint-James, Normandy, France
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/saint-james
- JSON endpoint: /brand/saint-james.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/saint-james/llms.txt