The Patron Saint of the global Campaign for Wool, HRH The Prince of Wales and his lanolin-loving lady friend The Duchess of Cornwall recently attended an event at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Arts during which they got within spitting distance of adorable pre-slaughter lambs, and cozied up to some unenviably wool-clad models and Australia’s fashion royalty, including Akira Isogawa, Josh Goot, Camilla & Marc, Dion Lee and Kym Ellery.
From all reports it was a very normal event and a great day for the Wool Council. There was no hijinx and no farce in a manner consistent with the values of the industry – wool, not antiquated monarchy! – and guests talked about normal things, like golf, blouses, the health benefits of weekly sittings and its wide acceptance in Eastern cultures.
The Prince wore a suit made of Australian wool and tailored by Saville Row masters Anderson & Sheppard. He accessorised with a Remembrance Day poppy and the burden of the entire British empire. It was all very wool.
Photos by Chris Jackson and William West via Getty. This post has been almost entirely comprised of quotes from the Season Five finale of 30 Rock, ‘Respawn’.
