The Wonders of Wool

Wool could be described as one the most utilised yet least understood materials used by fashion designers around the world. It may be hard for one to believe that the garments you see below are made entirely of wool. 

When the 2014 International woolmark prize winner for womenswear Rahul Mishra  showcased his winning collection at Jakarta Fashion Week 2016 last November viewers were both shocked and amazed by his use of wool. 

Rahul Mishra

Dress made of 100% Australian Merino Wool by designer Rahul Mishra

Wool is traditionally thought of as a heavy material that can only be used to create garments for the Fall-Winter season. However Rahul Mishra has broken these myths by creating a collection using 100% Australian Merino wool.  

According to Merino.com  "The secret to Merino wool’s success lies in its exceptionally fine fibres, which make it the softest wool available. Being so extremely fine, they are able to bend far more than other coarser wool fibres. It also has higher elasticity that helps prevent garments made with Merino wool from losing their shape" 

Opening of Jakarta Fashion Week 2016

Rahul has played with these extremely fine fibres to create a collection that  can be worn in tropical climates. His collection was fashion forward, fun and fresh. Rahul proved to designers that Merino wool can be used in any possible to create the most stunning pieces. 

After winning the 2014 International Woolmark Prize Rahul has had his collections sold in major department stores around the world.