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Mitchell Oakley Smith is The Woolmark Company’s Editor. His writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Belle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, The Australian and Vogue, and he is the author of five books on art, fashion and design.
Knitted wool uppers are changing the sneaker game
Eight Australian designers will present their spring/summer collections at menswear trade fair Pitti Uomo
Everything you need to know about Savile Row – from its venerated history to the tailors heading its contemporary revival
Leading the 2018 resort schedule, Australian Fashion Week shows wool for the warmer months
International Woolmark Prize winner Gabriela Hearst supports Planned Parenthood with her latest wool-rich sweater
It’s one thing to wear wool, but how do you care for it? Jac+ Jack guides you through your knitwear needs
From the growers of wool to the brands championing the natural fibre, Wool Week Australia connects the supply chain
Iconic Australian brand Country Road spotlights the beauty of Merino wool in its latest collection
South Korean womenswear label J KOO fuses styles and shapes in a collaboration with The Woolmark Company
Interior textiles company Maharam looks back on its past while promoting innovation for the future
Closing the fall/winter 2017 season, designers at Paris Fashion Week used wool in innovative ways
The classic wool coat was reimagined for fall/winter 2017 at Milan Fashion Week
At London Fashion Week, designers pushed the boundaries of knitwear for fall/winter 2017
At New York Fashion Week, designers presented a powerful take on the suit for fall/winter 2017
Men’s Fashion Week continued in New York, with designers using wool for fall/winter 2017
Bringing his namesake label to the Big Apple, Raf Simons presents a standout collection wool-rich menswear for winter
Cool off in the best of the spring collections
For fall/winter 2017, Paul Smith brought his men’s and women’s collections onto the one runway
For its spring 2017 couture collection, Christian Dior showed a mythical wonderland of otherworldly wool pieces
At the global final in Paris, the menswear and womenswear winners of the Woolmark Prize are crowned
At Paris Fashion Week, the winter wool coat stood out as the hero of the fall/winter 2017 collection
The iconic French-Italian fashion house celebrated its anniversary with a spectacular fall/winter 2017 show
In Milan during the fall/winter 2017 collections, fashion moved in new directions
From suiting to streetwear, London Fashion Week Men’s showed the breadth of menswear for fall/winter 2017
Agi & Sam celebrate fall/winter 2017 with an experiential show as part of London Fashion Week Men’s
A standout trend from the fall 2016 menswear collections is that most classic of styles: military
With more than 850 stores, Marks & Spencer champions Merino wool across the United Kingdom
Presenting the collaborative collection between the well-known retailer and on-the-rise menswear label
Received an invite for a black tie event? The Black Tux has got you covered
Fusing traditional garments with innovative design techniques has resulted in a unique business practice for this British designer
Through his reimagining of the suit, American designer Thom Browne has revolutionised the way men dress
International Woolmark Prize-winning label Teatum Jones visits the source of miracle fibre Merino wool
Antwerp Six fashion designer Dirk Van Saene takes inspiration from art to create a new wool rug
Junichi Abe, the prolific designer behind Japanese label Kolor, invites us into his studio.
As the weather warms, wool will not only make you look cool, but feel it, too
Merino wool brings comfort and resilience to everyday bedding at homewares label In Bed
Designers explored what seasons mean in today’s retail landscape at London Fashion Week
A collaboration between the manufacturer and young British designers brings new life to knitwear
International Woolmark Prize winning label Teatum Jones opens London Fashion Week
As New York City sweltered during fashion week, designers explored new ways of working with wool for the warmer months
Merino wool makes for the ultimate workout, as demonstrated by fitness leader Nathan McCallum
The latest development in wetsuit design is the use of a material used for more than 2000 years –wool
Continuing his partnership with The Woolmark Company, the New York-based designer shows a wool-rich spring 2017 collection
The fashion industry says goodbye to iconic French designer Sonia Rykiel
As the Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer of Burberry, Christopher Bailey has managed to weave art with business to profound effect
At the recent fall/winter 2016 collections, the classic navy pea coat – once the domain of menswear – emerged as a big trend
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, teams with The Woolmark Company and SHOWstudio on an exciting project to discover wool
Childrenswear brand Smalls celebrates the benefits of Merino wool in its seasonal collections
Introducing the finalists of the International Woolmark Prize for 2016/17
The menswear and womenswear label will compete for the top honours in the new year
At an event in Mumbai, the winners of the International Woolmark Prize’s India, Pakistan and the Middle East regional final are announced
We go behind-the-scenes to explore the Isabella Blow: A Fashionable Life exhibition
Following the expansion of the Asian region, Indonesian finalist TOTON takes home the womenswear award, with MÜNN awarded for menswear
COTTWEILER and Faustine Steinmetz take out the British Isles regional final of the International Woolmark Prize.
The 2016/17 International Woolmark Prize regional finals have begun with the announcement of the European winners
For spring 2017, Paul Smith delivered a message of peace and positivity with a colourful menswear collection
True to its heritage, Missoni’s spring 2017 menswear collection was a celebration of colour and pattern
One of Australia’s leading men’s tailoring brands shares the secrets to dressing well for the winter
Australian label STRATEAS CARLUCCI journeys to Milan to unveil its new collection
Discover the story behind the International Woolmark Prize and meet the finalists for 2016/17
For spring/summer 2017, Chester Barrie presents a collection of lightweight, lightly coloured suiting
Lou Dalton allows customers to shop the runway at London Collections, with knitwear crafted by John Smedley available now
At London Collections Men, E. Tautz adds modernity to suiting by mixing it up for spring 2017
At London Collections Men, Hardy Amies shows a polished, neutral-toned collection of lightweight wool suiting and tailored outerwear
For spring/summer 2017, former International Woolmark Prize finalist Agi & Sam explores ideas of masculinity, beginning with the wardrobe
The CFDA has announced the winners of its 2016 awards, crowning the country’s best in fashion
Stepping out from the shadows of the world’s best labels, Spencer Vladimir is leading the way for knitwear
Drawing on the personal collection of late fashion icon Isabella Blow, a new exhibition reveals the art of fashion
A new exhibition celebrates the life and work of one of Australia’s best photographers and former Australian Wool Board collaborator
At its standout exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, Missoni’s longstanding relationship with wool is revealed
Iconic Australian brand Marcs joins forces with knitter John Macarthur of Purl Harbour on an exclusive collection of knitted wool pieces
Denim finds its match in wool at Amsterdam Denim Days, an event celebrating the enduring indigo fabric
India and Pakistan’s leading designers presenting inspiring, wool-rich collections
Some of the best pieces of 20th and 21st century fashion will be on display as part of an exhibition of the collection of late fashion patron Isabella Blow
With fashion now a permanent fixture in museums, we highlight the best exhibitions of 2016
Hong Kong-based influencer and creative director Declan Chan offers his take on the season’s trends
Working with The Woolmark Company, American designer Thom Browne reinvents the suit with Cool Wool
The Berlin Wool Lab Project has helped connect some of the most exciting up-and-coming design talent with the world’s top Merino wool spinners and weavers
We go backstage at Paul Smith’s autumn/winter 2016 womenswear show at London Fashion Week
The British designer shows a collection of military inspired Merino wool at London Fashion Week
Applying its trademark use of knitting to ostentatious designs, SIBLING stands out at London Fashion Week
M. Patmos offers respite from New York’s biting chill with her luxurious take on Merino wool knitwear
At New York Fashion Week, Australian designer Dion Lee presented a wool-rich collection that demonstrates his clever use of cut
In her new line, Wah-Wah, designer Kaylene Milner fuses music and fashion
A series of spectacular runway shows demonstrate the versatility of the traditional Indian shawl
New activewear brand Tracksmith aims to make running special, using Merino wool to differentiate its offering
With its use of Merino wool and eco-friendly production, new label Aeance is shaping the future of activewear
As part of New York Fashion Week, Tommy Hilfiger presented updated takes on menswear classics
At Milan Fashion Week, designers use wool in innovative ways, updating traditional shapes and garments for the 21st century customer
Australian label STRATEAS CARLUCCI presents its autumn/winter 2016 collection at Paris Fashion Week
As London Collections Men comes to a close, we highlight the best trends and looks presented in the British capital
We take you backstage, front row and behind-the-scenes at the International Woolmark Prize menswear final
We track what’s trending on the runways at the biannual British men’s fashion week
A celebration of the well-dressed gent at London Collections Men
We visit the Los Angeles design studio and workshop of on-the-rise accessories label Graf & Lantz
Global-roaming menswear blogger and photographer Dapper Lou takes time out to speak with Merino.com
The rhythmic motion of knitting is used to create a uniquely innovative music performance
In 2016, the National Gallery of Victoria will present an exhibition showcasing 200 years of Australian fashion
Spanish designer and IWP alumnus Etxeberria creates standout costumes for the recent instalment of The Hunger Games
A Shaded View on Fashion Film Festival founder Diane Pernet speaks with Merino about the art of the genre
A recent RMIT University masters graduate, Chris Ran Lin produces some of the most innovative knitwear in men’s fashion
In London, the British Fashion Awards honour the country’s greatest creative talent
Just in time for Christmas, we present the best new menswear books to inspire and inform