Elderly women across Russia are often seen selling their hand-knitted wares on pavement corners for a few rubles to supplement meagre pensions. Now a new Instagram project aims to change the public perception of their homely skills by promoting "granny chic" and help the women sell their knitted mittens, socks and other items online. Grandmother...
Jan 15, 2019
Goal of Dutch menswear label, Joe Merino: expand internationally, a possible increase in the number of stores in Germany, all the while remaining an online-focused business. After introducing the third summer collection of Merino polos and shirts, the Amsterdam-based brand also joined forces with Woolmark to promote warm-weather wool....
Jun 29, 2018
L’Homme Rouge and David Laport are menswear and womenswear winners of the 2017/18 International Woolmark Prize the Europe regional final. The Swedish and Dutch designers were announced as the respective winners of the awards Tuesday evening, following a ceremony in Milan. “There were so many talented designers involved in the Prize, we are...
Jul 18, 2017
Before an audience of well-heeled design professionals munching on avocado toast inside the luxurious creative space of Manhattan’s NeueHouse, a panel of Fashion Customization Pioneers reveal the results of an interesting partnership. Michelle Lee is Head of Americas for The Woolmark Company, Veronika Harbick is a fashion tech entrepreneur and...
Jun 29, 2017
Profitable farms, higher demand from local apparel producers and retailers, higher consumer’s confidence levels and a profitability rebound based on growing margins are the main reasons why wool and cotton fibres are enjoying historic highs. Thus, while the price of wool has risen to its highest point since April 2013 and is currently priced at...
Apr 20, 2017
Italian high street brand Benetton is paving the way for fashion brands when it comes to their commitment to wool. As not only the first European fashion brand but also one of the few globally to join the International Wool Textile Organisation, the Benetton Group now has the chance to prove its commitment to environmental protection, product...
Apr 11, 2017
London - Once seen as a niche part of the fashion industry, being eco-conscious has rapidly become one of the hottest 'topics' of our time. From luxury fashion houses to fast-fashion retailers, and everything in between - more and more fashion companies are responding to mounting consumer interest and 'going green.' On the surface,...
May 2, 2016
London - Leading wool-supply firm Chargeurs has cut all ties with Argentinian sheep farm Estancia el Trebol following the release of undercover footage from animal rights organization PETA, which depicts extreme animal cruelty. In the film, workers at the farm are seen cutting off parts of lambs' ears, cutting off their tails and placing tight...
Oct 5, 2015
London - Swedish fast-fashion chain H&M is on a new mission to ensure the ethical treatment of animals becomes a priority in the fashion industry together with the Humane Society International (HSI). Together with the global animal rights' organization the Humane Society International, H&M has developed a series of animal welfare pledges to...
Sep 9, 2015
A new report examining the use of wool in the 21st century as a key textile fibre has now been released by industry intelligence source ReportBuyer. The production of wool textiles plays an integral part in history even before fashion became a business some centuries ago. Surprisingly, wool makes up a relatively low percentage of the global...
Nov 4, 2014
Merino wool has long been associated as one of the luxury wool categories, sometimes surpassing the cost of cashmere. Used mainly for knitwear, one supplier has developed it as a technical fabric for performance wear, which could soon grow into an entire new fabric and retail category. Burlington, which is part of the International Textile...
Aug 7, 2014
