Wool House at Somerset House

A few days ago I visited Wool House at Somerset House in London. Taking place from the 13th to the 24th of March and organised by The Campaign for Wool,  it's billed as the world’s biggest ever celebration of Wool. The 12 day showcase has been curated by renowned designer Arabella McNie. From interiors, and crafts, to the world of fashion, all aspects of our favourite natural fibre are explored. There are various events scheduled over the next week which are worthwhile checking out, including a tweed tea party and tailoring demonstrations by Henry Poole and Co.

Here are some of the photos I took. Naturally I was most interested in the men's and tailoring fashion exhibits, but the interior design and crafts showed the remarkable resilience and adaptability of this natural fabric, with glowing colours and fascinating textures everywhere. If you're in London, I suggest you visit.

Somerset House is itself fascinating, with a history going back to the 16th century. The beautiful neo-classical buildings once housed the Admiralty Board and various government departments. It now contains galleries showing many important works of art.

But it's these guys that Wool House is all about: