Handmade clothing stands as a quiet rebellion against fast fashion – a deliberate counterpoint rooted in care, skill, and intention.   To learn more about the emerging trends spotted during our 2025 International Woolmark Prize, tap the link in bio.

It takes a village to build a vision. For his winning Woolmark Prize collection, duranlantinkyo turned to seasoned Dutch knitwear artisans to help bring his wool pieces to life. Scroll for a glimpse behind the scenes of how it all came together.

This Merino wool hero look by luar, our 2025 International Woolmark Prize finalist, is still living rent free in our minds ♥️

As businesses respond to the global shift towards ‘buy less, buy better’, there’s a renewed focus on timeless wardrobe staples. The growing demand for wool denim signals a move towards more elevated everyday pieces — designed to last, feel good, and wear well, with the added bonus of wool’s odour resistance and soft, next-to-skin feel. Tap the link in bio for our wool denim sourcing guide.

Research has shown that the average use phase of a wool garment is 50% longer than most other major textile fibres. Wool’s natural resistance to wear and tear means it requires fewer washes over time, making it a smart choice for thrifters.

Ahead of his Australian Fashion Week show, alixhiggins gave us a preview of his printed pieces created in collaboration with leftbankartgroup. The prints, applied to wool fabric, were made using an instant-print and waterless process.   “I’m working every season to make more luxurious outputs – moving towards more natural fibres, in particular wool, is something I’m really challenging myself to do.”

#WoolmarkPrize alumni and their designs take on the 2025 Met Gala. Swipe to see their wool looks.   1️⃣ nlyonne wearing diotima.world to the Met Gala after-party 2️⃣ diotima.world and rickiedesole 3️⃣ luar and mmyhala 4️⃣ aimeelouwood in ahluwalia 5️⃣ leonbridges in nicholas_daley 6️⃣ gabrielahearst with questlove and chrisrock

At the 2025 Met Gala, wool suiting anchored the theme, Tailored for You, as celebrity guests made their way down the carpet. The suit has always been a staple, but this year’s theme pushed it into new territory: celebrated not just as classic, but as deeply personal, expressive, and culturally resonant.   The dress code draws inspiration from the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style – a celebration of Black dandyism and the role of tailoring in shaping Black identity, spanning from the 18th century to today.   Scroll to see some of our favourite wool moments that defined the night.

We’re still not over it. The 2025 International Woolmark Prize served bold ideas, fresh designs, and brought together fashion’s experts and tastemakers.   Playlist curated by ibkamara and azekel Performance by azekel Hair and makeup by mrsmithhair narsissist Trophies by oscarbauer Event management by kitty_events  Press by es_pr_communication  Catering by serenabarbieri_catering   This year’s #woolmarkprize finalists: act_n1, louisgabrielnouchi, estermanas, duranlantinkyo, meryllroggebv, standing_ground_, diotima.world, luar