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Wool by the beach

Photography: Nicole Bentley
Styling: Jolyon Mason 
Hair: Sophie Roberts
Make-up: Amanda Reardon


The complexity of nature’s miracle fibre – wool – is evident in this season’s fashion shoot, in which models Aia Busk and Tre Samuels wear the best of the season’s wool-rich garments. Extending well beyond tailoring, wool appears in sportswear, swimwear (yes, that’s a Merino wool-lined wetsuit), interior design (extreme knitters Jacqueline Fink and Natalie Miller are behind the spectacular blankets and cushions) and accessories.

Aia wears Spencer Vladimir knitted wool jumper. Throughout: Aia and Tre wear jewellery from a selection by James & Irisa, He Sells Seashells, Holly Ryan, Lucy Folk, Karen Walker, Petite Grand and Sarah & Sebastian.

Perfect Moment Merino wool jumpsuit, from Net-a-Porter; Strand Hatters wool cap; Flaxfield Linen sheepskin throw (on car seat). 

 

Wah-Wah knitted wool jumper; Ex Infinitas wool-lined wetsuit pants. 

Rachel Rutt knitted wool dress; Paul Smith wool blazer; Gucci bag. 

Lacoste wool top; Zimmermann bikini (worn on top); Maticevski wool-blend pants; Gucci shoes. 

 

Loewe wool cardigan and wooden pendant necklace; Ermenegildo Zegna wool pants. 

Tre wears Giorgio Armani wool sweater. Aia wears Marysia one-piece swimsuit; Apiece Apart embellished wool-blend coat; Strand Hatters wool cap. 

Etro wool-blend jacket. 

 

Aia wears Chloe wool-blend top; Zimmermann bikini bottom; Michael Kors belt; Ex Infinitas sheepskin shoes. Tre wears Ex Infinitas wool jacket and shorts; Holeproof Explorer wool socks; Moncler sandals. 

 

Aia wears Paul Smith shirt; Missoni wool-blend vest; Michael Kors belt; Uniqlo wool socks; Bally shoes. Tre wears Bally wool top; Ermenegildo Zegna wool pants. 

 

Vintage knitted wool swimsuit; Ellery wool blazer; Strand Hatters wool cap. 

 

Aia wears Rachel Rutt knitted wool bikini top; Zimmermann cardigan; Kate Sylvester wool skirt; Ex Infinitas wool hat; Gucci bag; Christian Louboutin shoes; Karen Walker sunglasses. Tre wears Ex Infinitas fine wool singlet; Ermenegildo Zegna wool-blend blazer; Missoni wool-blend shorts; Holeproof Explorer wool socks. 

 

Aia wears Romance Was Born knitted wool vest. Tre wears Gucci t-shirt and wool pants; vintage knitted wool blanket (worn over shoulders. In car: Little Dandelion extreme knitted blanket (orange); Natalie Miller knitted wool pillow. 

 

Gucci wool cardigan. 

Pinnacle Aquatics Merino wool-lined wetsuit; Nike x Pendleton wool slides. 

 

Aia wears Spencer Vladimir knitted wool sweater. 

 

Lord von Schmitt knitted wool shorts; Romance Was Born wool sculpture (worn over shoulder). 

Lisa Griplas has more than ten years experience in the media and communications industry. A journalist by trade, she spent a number of years working at a daily newspaper before moving to The Woolmark Company to take up the role of Global Editor, a title she holds today.