The familiar language of woollen cloth is loosening. Fine blends with linen, hemp and silk introduce dry textures, irregular grains, subtle lustre and a more supple drape. Traditional tailoring references remain visible, acquiring a lighter, less formal character.

For SS28, the exploration moves across a wide range of surfaces. Open checks reveal glimpses of transparency, herringbones dissolve into softened textures, and delicate bouclés acquire a powdery, almost faded appearance. Pleats, sculptural reliefs and irregular interlacings introduce depth and movement, suggesting new possibilities for fabrics traditionally associated with colder seasons.

The interest extends to the way a material responds to touch and movement. Softly crushed surfaces, fine puckering and uneven folds give cloth a lived-in quality, challenging the polished precision of conventional tailoring. Creases become part of the fabric’s identity, introducing a spontaneous character to fluid silhouettes.

Together, these explorations reveal a lighter, more expressive side of wool, shaped by texture, movement and unexpected material combinations.

Explore all twelve directions in the complete Summer Wool Focus SS28, available exclusively to Fashionize premium members.

Visual references: Emporio Armani / Uma Wang / Fashionize AI-generated image