Epoch Times Nov. 17, 2018
It’s getting colder and colder. How can you still look fashionable? Are you looking for a stylish and tailored look while keeping yourself warm? This combination is hard to find, but you can get exactly that at the Woolrich store in Yorkdale Mall. Woolrich is an Italian and American brand that Chinese people are not so familiar with yet. However, once they see it and get a feel for it, they end up loving it. Woolrich is a fashion staple that many celebrities have adopted globally such as entrepreneur Olivia Palermo, fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni, singer Michelle Williams, Chinese fashion blogger Susie Lau, actress Sienna Miller, and the list goes.
Take a look at this 1 minute video of grand opening in Milan to get a real feel of what Woolrich is all about.
Woolrich once said in a commercial that they are, “The original outdoor clothing company”, a statement which holds true. Woolrich, founded in 1830 by John Rich in the United States, has been producing wool products for 188 years. During the Civil War, due to the good quality of its wool products, they became the military blanket supplier of the Northern Army. John created square patterns on his woolen shirts, which began the creation of the classic plaid design. In 1939, Woolrich provided outerwear to U.S Admiral and Medal of Honor recipient, Richard Byrd. The admiral wore Woolrich outerwear during his Antartic expedition which was a great success. It truly made the world witness the warmth and durability Woolrich can provide.
In 1972, Woolrich launched the Arctic Parka which was used by the US military to protect their soldiers from freezing. Nowadays, not only is it used for warmth, but it offers a chic and fitted look. It has become a very famous brand and a must-have for many people for going outdoors. The Arctic Parka is made of Gore-Tex fabric which is a first-class material that is highly waterproof and windproof. You will look great in the Arctic Parka without needing many layers underneath to stay warm. You can don it with a t-shirt and slim fitting pants and you will look like the best dressed person on the street.
In 2016, Woolrich Europe and Woolrich Inc. were merged and now WP Lavori in Corso, Italy is the majority owner. Combining the American leisure look with the Italian elegance, Woolrich is really the great outdoors and modern city chic. Woolrich has many products which are not just limited to wool outwear. Woolrich has lines of cardigans, buttoned shirts, shoes, socks and even children’s wear. Not only is Woolrich clothing of great quality but the price is also affordable. It is a great choice for students and white-collar workers.
In December 2017, Woolrich opened its first Canadian store in Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall. The interior design of the store was created by the designer Katayama Masahiro. The store features Woolrich’s men’s and women’s collections, accessories and shoes. Conveniently enough, they also have sales associates who can speak fluent Chinese and English.
Watch this 1 minute video of the Toronto location’s grand opening and get a sense of the beautiful store they have.
Woolrich Store:Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Store time:
Monday: 10:00 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.– 7 p.m.