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Michael Simon
Michael Simon believes in taking chances.
 The company, the leading producers of high-quality, imaginative knits, got its start in 1979 in a funky East Village studio apartment when Michael invested his life savings in a handloom and a batch of colorful yarn from the psychedelic 60s. These first signature Michael Simon sweaters, grungy and oversized, popped out from the store racks that were crammed with fitted knits. The design triumph quickly led to other bold, unique creations, and his handloom was busy day and night.
Today, Michael Simon sweaters are world-famous, and the designer continues to experiment with an exceptional range of fanciful materials. Appliqué, embroidery, sequins, beads, and crochet accents — these are the unmistakable mark of Michael Simon sweaters and other clothing, intended to shake up classic design motifs for everyday wear. Thousands of flowers, frogs, chili peppers, teacups, and perfume bottles get knitted and sewn into conversation-starting sweaters, cardigans, dresses, tee-shirts, swimsuits, shoes, handbags and ornaments.
These exciting pieces are collected by a cross-section of America, from hip urbanites to on-the-go suburbanites. The designs also make instantly recognizable appearances on television, in the movies, and even on Broadway. And, because Michael Simon cardigan and sweater designs are scene-stealers, top corporations such as Walt Disney, Coca Cola, Dr. Seuss, and MGM approach the company for special creations to showcase their properties in memorable ways.
This designer made a name for himself with his whimsical but well-made Michael Simon sweaters, but he is always working with new materials and developing unique ways to translate innovative motifs into a variety of distinctive, high-quality clothing products. The number of new Michael Simon clothes collections offered to eager customers each year is unmatched by most companies.
And to think — it was all started by a man with a handloom and a let’s-break-the-rules-and-have-some-fun attitude…an attitude captured in every Michael Simon creation. |
 
 
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