been a lot of changes – all of which were reflected in the designs shown that day.


From Minneapolis, Josh travelled to Wisconsin – and more top Rowan shops. In Madison, Josh taught at The Knitting Tree/Lakeside Fiber Arts on Tuesday. Wednesday morning started as Josh greeted new students in beautiful, historic Appleton at IRIS Fine Yarns. Josh finished his trip in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Ruhamas, Wisconsin’s oldest yarn shop, where he again met many of his Facebook followers.


Josh was truly impressed with the level of expertise shown by the students in Wisconsin. Awed by the beautiful Wisconsin scenery full of lakes and snow, he felt that shops there were really educating their students and clientele and giving great, inspiring direction. He also grew accustomed to a Wisconsin delicacy – cheese curds – and missed them upon his return home.


Back in New York, Josh resumed his studies at FIT – The Fashion Institute of Technology—where he will graduate in May with a degree in menswear design. He also continues to work with top men’s designer Michael Bastian, and recently premiered his own collection of sweaters – Michael Bastian by Josh Bennett – at the Mercedes Benz Fashion week in February. The line will be sold in top men’s retailers in the fall of 2012.


And yes, Josh will have another design for Rowan, in Magazine 52, due out in July. Get ready for another great menswear look – from one of North America’s finest new menswear designers.


February 2012 - 15


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