The highlight of the UK’s Wool Week will be the launch of a groundbreaking exhibition at La Galleria in London. Titled ‘Wool Modern’, the exhibition is set to create a new platform for wool in the 21st century.

The exhibition combines a look through the wool archives of iconic fashion designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Thierry Mugler and Sonia Rykiel; with innovative new pieces by renowned designers and brands including Giles Deacon, Mark Fast, Alexander McQueen, Erdem, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood and David Koma.

Alongside the stunning fashion pieces, the exhibition will also celebrate the aesthetic, environmental and technical benefits of the fibre with wool-focused installations and products by interior designers, artists and photographers.

‘Wool Modern’ is showing at La Galleria, Pall Mall, London until 29 September 2011 – see www.woolmodern.com for details.

Retailer Harvey Nichols will also celebrate The Campaign for Wool in September with an exhibition of exclusive wool handbags from luxury brands including Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Anya Hindmarch, Alexander McQueen, Smythson, Christian Louboutin, Sang A and Quentin McKay. The bags will be available to buy through an online auction from 20-30 September 2011. Visit www.campaignforwool.org/harveynichols for more information and to register to bid.