MICHEAL BASTIAN By Josh Bennett


Josh Bennett most definitely has a buzz around him at the moment, with his new designs receiving high global recognition, and his workshops more popular than ever! Recently, Josh launched his new collection for celebrated US menswear line Michael Bastian, with some of the designs using our very own Felted Tweed Aran yarn. Josh says, “Michael Bastian has always been a huge fan of hand knitted garments and wanted to incorporate them into his show.”


“As Micheal was pulling photos for the collection’s inspiration board, he came across a picture of an inside out fair isle sweater and loved how the floats looked when it was worn on the outside. This led to designing the garments 100% reversible so either side could be worn. The reversible feature was really important because we wanted to do something that a machine couldn’t easily reproduce.”


“When it came time to pick the yarn, we sat with all the Rowan shade cards spread out in front of us. As soon as we saw all the colors that are offered in the Felted Tweed Aran and how amazingly it knits up, it was a no brainer. Since the yarn is offered in so many great colors, we decided to do two different color ways and offer the piece in both a cardigan and crew neck pullover, plus a fingerless mitten as well.”


“This Michael Bastian by Josh Bennett collection is a very limited run and only 20 of each garment will be made, and each specially made tag will be dated and numbered.”


“All the sweaters are 100% hand knitted in New York City by myself or my amazing knitter, Amy Micallef, and will be sold in select stores for the A/W 2012 season. The patterns for these designs will also be available on my website, www.boymeetspurl.com, when the sweaters arrive at the stores by August.” - Josh Bennett


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