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Woolmark presents A/W 18/19 collection at Pitti Uomo

The Wool Lab Autumn/Winter 2018/19 presented seven fashion-oriented themes, presenting a collection of the latest commercially available wool fabrics and yarns. In addition, The Wool Lab Sport and The Wool Lab Denim will return this season, with each of the popular books updated to include the latest innovations and technical fabrics. Created in collaboration with the most innovative and quality-oriented spinners and weavers from across the world, The Wool Lab is an inspirational sourcing guide available for designers and brands to view.

1. VISIONARIE (DAYDREAMING)

VISIONARIE DAYDREAMING

The rigour and clean shape of tailored suits take place in unexpected landscapes, creating a new world where everything is possible. Escape from reality with sophisticated irony.

Materials:

100% wool, wool/cashmere, wool/silk, wool/mohair

Structures & Patterns

Pinstripes, checks, flannel, Glen check, Prince of Wales, classical revised Jersey & Knitwear

Lightweight knit

Colours

Blue, grey, cold brown, deep green

2. MONOCHROME 

monochromatic

The elegance in simplicity. The game of contrasts of materials in monochromatic layering. Fluid fabrics for sophisticated dresses are combined with bulky knits and soft coats with different volumes, completing the feminine figure.

Materials:

100% wool, wool/cashmere, wool/silk, wool/mohair

Structures & Patterns

Satin, sequins, crape, double weave, coats, flannels

Jersey & Knitwear

Bulky knit, boucle yarn, hand knitting, soft jersey

Colours

Pastels, M lange grey, deep green, teal, grape

3. BAUHAUS

BAUHAUS WOOL

Shapes and colours inspired by European art movements of the early decades of the 1900’s that were the expression of a crucial moment in the 20th century, creating a new interaction between technology and culture. Form and function are represented in geometries and evident colour contrasts, colour inserts in unique pieces and in jacquard knitwear.

Materials:

100% wool, wool/cashmere, wool/silk, wool/cotton, wool/polyester

Structures & Patterns

Double weave, velour, brushed coats, stripes, checks, graphic jacquard

Jersey & Knitwear

Jacquard, cut & sew 

Colours

Primary & bright colours

4. FIESTA PATRONAL

FIESTA PATRONAL

Taking inspiration from traditional colours, patterns and techniques of South American cultures which are blended with the most traditional fabrics and textures for a contemporary and ethnic style. An international urban vernacular.

Materials:

100% Wool, wool/alpaca, wool/cotton, wool/cashmere, wool/synthetic fibres

Structures & Patterns

Jacquard, embroidery, prints, embellished, checks, classic woollen patterns, flannels

Jersey & Knitwear

Jacquard

Colours

Neutrals, bright colours

5. LONDON SMOKE

LONDON SMOKE

The fascinating and dark British atmosphere during the industrial revolution. Jackets with fitted cuts inspired by the end of 18th century clothing are paired with loose-fit trousers for a modern mysterious time-traveller dandy.

Materials:

100% wool, wool/cotton, wool/linen, wool/hemp

Structures & Patterns

Jacquard, tweed, Houndstooth, salt&pepper, flannels

Dyeing & Finishings

Overdye, washed, used

Colours

Black, grey, deep colours

6. CO-LIVING

CO LIVING

Living spaces are designed to bring people together. A generation of young people who have common interests share their workspaces, their dining rooms are their facilities, creating a new sense of community. A new and essential way of life more oriented to the inner being than to appearance.

Materials:

100% wool, lambswool, wool/cotton, wool/mohair, wool/linen

Structures & Patterns

Plain, twill, flannel, fleece, denim

Jersey & Knitwear

Soft knit, rib jersey

Dyeing & Finishing’s

Soft hands Colours

Black, grey, blue, brown, ecru, camel

7. LAB

LAB WOOL

A new way in fashion, old techniques, experimental technologies, fresh minds all mixed creating and transforming materials into unique products. It’s the new generation of artisans that creates their own style like modern alchemists in their laboratories.

Materials:

100% wool, wool/silk, wool/linen, wool/cotton, wool/polyester

Structures & Patterns

All possible surfaces

Techniques

Hand prints, hand stitching, hand embroidery, coating, hand dyed

Colours Grey, black, blue, red, orange, silver, gold

 

8. THE WOOL LAB SPORT

Active

The most technically performing wool fabrics and yarns, mixed with technical fibres, to ensure the best results during physical activity.

Examples of this theme highlight the technology enriched with the most innovative finishing treatments, suitable to match every climate and discipline, indoor and outdoor.

Materials:

100% wool, wool/polyester, wool/polyamide, wool/polypropylene, wool/polyurethane, wool plus cordura

Structures & Patterns

Plain, checks, double weave

Jersey & Knitwear

Seamless, plain, rib knit, Rome stitch, fleece, fake fur

Colours Black, grey and all bright colours

9. ATHLEISURE

Athleisure Denim

Riding the wave of this increasing trend, athleisure blurs the line between fashion and activewear, with the latter being used in a non-active, casual way with a modern, stylish look. Merino wool’s ability to combine comfort and flexibility with casual elegance positions it well to cater to this growing market.

Materials:

100% wool, wool/polyester, wool/silk, wool/polyamide, wool/tencel

Structures & Patterns

Boucle panama, herringbone, diagonal, houndstooth, jacquard, padded wool Jersey & Knitwear

Fleece, piquet, open knit, double jersey, fake fur

Colours

Neutrals and colour accents

10. THE WOOL LAB DENIM

The Wool Lab Denim

Wool Denim fabrics are a new approach to improving the aesthetics of traditional denim fabric. New technologies allow fabric to be naturally dyed indigo. Garments in 100% Merino wool, or wool blended with cotton, acquire a modern look keeping all the natural qualities of this fibre.

Denim_01

Materials: 100% wool, wool/cotton, wool/polyester, wool/linen, wool/silk Structures & Patterns: twill, plain, jacquard

Colours: black, blue

Denim_02

Materials: 100% wool, wool/cotton, wool/polyester, wool/linen, wool/silk Structures & Patterns: twill, plain Jersey & knitwear: plain knit

Colours: indigo blue

 
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