Norwegian Wool is a luxury outerwear company based in New York.Forbes.com Meet Norwegian Wool: merging Scandinavian performance and Italian craftsmanship to create the ultimate luxury outerwear, October 20, 2019
History Norwegian Wool was launched in 2014 by Michael Berkowitz as a men's outerwear brand.NY Post This could be the only winter coat you'll ever need, December 6, 2017Forbes.com How Norwegian Wool has disrupted the luxury men's outerwear market, December 22, 2017 All of the coats are waterproof, and the winter coats are down-lined with a cashmere or wool exterior. In 2020, the brand expanded into women's outerwear. The main manufacturing facility is located in Tuscany, just outside of Florence, Italy.The New York Times This is the Coat to Wear to Davos, February 25, 2021 Norwegian Wool products are distributed in the US and Canada.
Origins 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. Starting as just a hobby, he soon quit his job at the hedge fund to sell coats full time.The Manual TGIF Shopping: Norwegian Wool’s fall collection is here to warm your chill, January 8, 2016 Corporate headquarters are located in Midtown Manhattan.
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