Pendleton Woolen Mills Adds Women's Director

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pendleton Woolen Mills, a globally recognized American lifestyle company in Portland, Oregon announces that Gretchen Jones has been promoted to Womenswear Design Director. Her responsibilities include the vision, style direction, and product design for all of Pendleton's branded women's apparel.

"Gretchen's fashion experience and background offer Pendleton a unique opportunity," said Peter Bishop, VP Merchandising Women's Apparel. "Through her variety of roles in the fashion industry and as an innovator, Gretchen brings both an inspired point of view and a strong, business acumen to the position. We congratulate Gretchen on her new role and look forward to her leadership in expanding the appeal of the Pendleton Women's brand. "

PENDLETON COLLECTION, a new contemporary assortment designed by Gretchen Jones will launch in January 2015 for the fall season. Highlights include new styling, innovative fabrics and exclusive patterns designed by Jones. The woolen components of this collection are being woven in Pendleton's own Northwest mills.

Jones began her career with Pendleton in September 2013, charged with the responsibility of creating a new line of contemporary women's clothing. Prior to joining Pendleton Gretchen worked as the Creative Director for two of her own labels, MothLove and Gretchen Jones NYC and as a freelance designer in a number of categories, including fashion, footwear, jewelry and leather accessories. She is a past winner of Project Runway in 2010 and was a 2012 inductee in GenArt's Fresh Faces in Fashion.

About Pendleton  Setting the standard for classic American style, Pendleton is a lifestyle brand recognized worldwide as a symbol of American heritage, authenticity and craftsmanship.  With six generations of family ownership, since 1863, the company celebrated 150 years of weaving fabric in the Pacific Northwest in 2013. Known for fabric innovation, Pendleton owns and operates two of American's remaining woolen mills, constantly updating them with state-of-the-art looms and eco-friendly technology. Inspired by its heritage, the company designs and produces apparel for men and women, blankets, accessories, home decor and gifts. Pendleton is available through select retailers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea and Australia as well as Pendleton stores, company catalogs and direct-to-consumer channels including the Pendleton website, www.pendleton-usa.com.

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