Zegna’s wool growing pains

Annabelle Cleeland
Updated April 6 2017 - 8:13am, first published 6:30am
Count Zegna was presented with an honorary life membership of the Australian Superfine Wool Growers Association by president Simon Cameron for his promotion and dedication to the fine wool industry. KARON Photography
Count Zegna was presented with an honorary life membership of the Australian Superfine Wool Growers Association by president Simon Cameron for his promotion and dedication to the fine wool industry. KARON Photography

For the first time in the history of the exclusive Ermenegildo Zegna’s wool awards, the Italian fine textiles and menswear luxury brand has paid 50 per cent above the market value to purchase 24 bales entered into the superfine competition.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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