Christopher Raeburn | |
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 Raeburn in his East London studio | |
| Born | 13 August 1982 (age 42) Kent, England |
| Education | Royal College of Art |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Label | RÆBURN |
| Website | www |
Christopher Raeburn (born 13 August 1982), is a British fashion designer who reworks surplus fabrics and garments to create menswear, womenswear and accessories. [1]
Christopher Raeburn was born as the youngest of three boys in Kent.[ citation needed ]
Raeburn graduated from London's Royal College of Art in 2006. He freelanced as a pattern cutter before setting up his own studio in 2008, and later his label. [2]
In 2008, he participated in the 'Camouflage' exhibition at London's Imperial War Museum, and showcased his first collection (reversible garments titled Inverted) during the London Design Week. In 2009, he showcased menswear in Paris and gained support from Esthetica, allowing him to show his work at London Fashion Week that September. In 2010, Raeburn was the first designer to be awarded Topshop Newgen sponsorship for both men's and women's wear in the same season. [3] [4]
In 2010, Raeburn was approached by Victorinox [5] to collaborate with them on a men's and women's wear capsule collection. Victorinox set up a "Remade in Switzerland" studio in Ibach, the birthplace of Karl Elsener, the founder of Victorinox. He found the original house where Elsener founded the brand as inspiration for the establishment of his Swiss LAB. In his lab, he produced 100 pieces of each style by hand. [6] The collaboration launched on schedule during New York Fashion Week in February 2011. [7]
In 2011, he was nominated for the 'Observer Ethical Awards: Fashion Category' and 'Condé Nast Traveller award: design and innovation' prizes, and his 'REMADE IN SWITZERLAND' collaboration with Victorinox was at NYFW. [8]
In 2012, Raeburn opened more than 20 stores across several countries, including the Paris-based boutique Colette.[ citation needed ] In the same year Raeburn launched his first accessories collection, as well as his first collaboration with Moncler. [9]
In 2013 Raeburn won Designer Business of the Year at the UK Fashion and Textiles awards and launched collaborations, with Rapha and Fred Perry. He ended the year by being announced as artistic director of Victorinox Fashion. [10]
In 2014, there were two Woolmark sponsorships for Raeburn, this time towards his AW14 and his SS15 seasons, menswear and womenswear. The designer was shortlisted for BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund, [11] and also launched his Barbour collaboration. In the same year, Raeburn was awarded Menswear Brand of the Year at the UK Fashion and Textiles Awards. [12]
In 2015, Raeburn was shortlisted for the second year for BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund [13] and he was sponsored again by Woolmark for his AW15 collection. He launched two collaborations: one with Wool and The Gang, to create a joint line of knitted accessories, and one with knitwear specialised brand Unmade. In the same year Raeburn received the award for Best Emerging Designer [14] at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, [15] and later on he launched his first footwear menswear and womenswear joint collections with Clarks. [16]
At the beginning of 2016, Raeburn's "Layers of Natural Innovation" partnership with The Woolmark company was shown at the ICA during London Fashion Week in celebration of the versatility of Merino Wool, before being shortlisted for a third year for the BFC / GQ Designer Menswear Fashion Fund. That year Raeburn also launched a collaboration with MCM. [17]
In Autumn 2018, US lifestyle brand Timberland announced its appointment of Raeburn as global creative director of the brand. [18]
American Vogue's August 2010 issue highlighted Raeburn's contribution to all things green with the advice to "Remember the four R's – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Raeburn", accompanied by a Mario Testino shoot of Blake Lively wearing a Raeburn Duffle Coat. After viewing his Autumn/Winter 2011 London Fashion Week presentation at the disused Aldwych tube station, Style.com stated, "it's not unreasonable to assert that Christopher Raeburn is the single most radical designer working today". [19]
| Year | With | Collaborations | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Victorinox | 'Remade in Switzerland' collection (launch during New York Fashion Week) | [6] |
| 2012 | Moncler | Outerwear collection 'Moncler R' | [9] |
| 2013 | Rapha | Capsule collection of city-riding garments named 'Rapha Raeburn' | [33] |
| Victorinox | Raeburn x Victorinox 'Festival Ready' project launched; consisting of an 11-piece collection of camping gear and outdoor-wear | [34] | |
| Fred Perry | Limited edition polo shirt | [35] | |
| 2014 | Oki Ni | SS15 collection | [36] |
| Barbour | [37] | ||
| 2015 | Oki Ni | Video campaign showing how vintage materials can be re-created | [36] |
| Lavazza | London Collections: Men, using an elliptical shark print | [38] | |
| Clarks | Raeburn's first footwear collection, received a sponsorship from Woolmark for both menswear and womenswear | [39] | |
| 2016 | MCM | Sustainable ready to wear and accessories collection, "Made to Move" | [40] |
| Disney | Collection of bags which pay homage to Mickey and Minnie | [41] | |
| 2017 | Save The Duck | Collection of recycled and animal-friendly outerwear presented at Pitti Uomo and continued for Spring/Summer 2018 | [42] |
| Instrmnt | Line of watches | [43] | |
| Porter Yoshida | Porter Stand in Tokyo | [44] | |
| Palladium | Footwear collaboration launched at London Fashion Week: Men's | [45] | |
| Eastpak | Range of backpacks remade from old camouflage jackets | [46] | |
| Victoria and Albert Museum | Redesign of staff uniform | [47] | |
| 2018 | Finisterre | Capsule collection of ready to wear and accessories inspired by oceans | [48] |
| CanO Water | Design recyclable water can to replace plastic bottles from London Zoo | [49] | |
| Secret Cinema | Dress actors for Blade Runner - The Final Cut | [50] | |
| Umbro | Capsule collection for the FIFA World Cup in Russia | [51] | |
| Timberland | Ready to wear collaboration at London Fashion Week Men's, which deconstructed old Timberland pieces | [52] | |
| 2019 | The North Face | Capsule collection of bags remade from North Face tents that can no longer be repaired | [53] |
| Timberland | Ready to wear collection including accessories and footwear, using organic and recycled materials | [54] | |
| Design agency LAYER | Furniture project 'The Canopy Collection' launched for London Design Festival in September 2019 with pieces featured recycled ex-military parachute and steel frames | [55] | |
| Design Museum | Moving To Mars exhibition with their New Horizons collection, including repurposed solar blankets and parachutes | [56] | |
| 2020 | Depop | Depop × RÆBURN Reversible Bucket Hat project | [57] |
| Ragnar Axelsson | Autumn/Winter 2020 collection | [58] | |
| 2021 | Aesop | [59] | |
| Massimo Osti | Reviving Left Hand and ST95 | [60] | |
| Onward Advanced System | Outwear collection | [61] | |
| Boardies | Swimwear capsule consisting of recycled materials and animal print | [62] | |
| Zalando - The North Fac | The North Face RENEWED by RÆBURN,a series of limited edition Panda Rucksacks Upcycled original The North Face garments | [63] [64] |
The Lab E20 opened in July; a 3,500sq ft space produced and designed by Raeburn. It will form Get Living’s new creative hub in East Village, London. [65]
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