Collaboration

Nigel Cabourn and Peter Plotnicki met for the first time summer 2009 at the Bread & butter in Berlin. They both share a love for authentic and genuine products and manufacturing.

When Peter Plotnicki decided to revive Merz b. Schwanen's traditional button border shirts manufactured on old circular knitting machines in the Swabian Alpes, Nigel Cabourn was very passionate about this concept.

Peter, being a true admirer of Nigel's work, liked the idea of a collaboration immediately and a productive and creative partnership was born.

The traditional way of circular knitting combined with Nigel's knowledge of British work wear history has proven to be a great combination.