Michael Berkowitz
Founder and CEO of Norwegian Wool, a luxury outerwear brand focused on combining performance (warmth, waterproofing) with understated luxury and quality manufacturing.
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Jan 4, 2026 • 1h 1min
First Time Founders: This Former Trader Built A Luxury Clothing Brand
Michael Berkowitz, the founder and CEO of Norwegian Wool, shares his unique journey from Wall Street trader to luxury outerwear creator. He talks about solving his own warmth-vs-style dilemma and how he validated market demand while still employed. Berkowitz reveals the challenges he faced in manufacturing without fashion experience and the advantages of being an outsider. The discussion highlights the rise of quiet luxury, the importance of storytelling, and how he targets finance professionals with a blend of performance and understated elegance.
Dec 26, 2023 • 8min
Norwegian Wool CEO Michael Berkowitz Talks Luxury
Norwegian Wool CEO, Michael Berkowitz, discusses the luxury goods sector during this holiday season and heading into 2024. They touch on topics such as the company's impressive performance, production schedule and upcoming collection, state of the luxury fashion industry, and maintaining value and quality in luxury products.
