Norwegian Wool
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Michael Berkowitz |
| Headquarters | 554 5th Ave, 6th Floor, , |
| Owner | Michael Berkowitz |
Norwegian Wool is a luxury outerwear company based in New York.[1]
History
[edit]Norwegian Wool was launched in 2014 by Michael Berkowitz as a men's outerwear brand.[2][3] All of the coats are waterproof.[1] In 2020, the brand expanded into women's outerwear. The main manufacturing facility is located in Tuscany, just outside of Florence, Italy.[4] Norwegian Wool products are distributed in the US and Canada.
Origins
[edit]Berkowitz left his job as a physical commodities trader to start the company after looking for a particular type of coat and not being able to find one that he wanted on the market.[4] Starting as just a hobby, he soon quit his job at the hedge fund to sell coats full time.[5] Corporate headquarters are located in Midtown Manhattan.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Forbes.com Meet Norwegian Wool: merging Scandinavian performance and Italian craftsmanship to create the ultimate luxury outerwear, October 20, 2019
- ^ NY Post This could be the only winter coat you'll ever need, December 6, 2017
- ^ Forbes.com How Norwegian Wool has disrupted the luxury men's outerwear market, December 22, 2017
- ^ a b The New York Times This is the Coat to Wear to Davos, February 25, 2021
- ^ The Manual TGIF Shopping: Norwegian Wool’s fall collection is here to warm your chill, January 8, 2016