Christopher Raeburn (designer) explained

Christopher Raeburn
Birth Date:13 August 1982 (age 42)
Birth Place:Kent, England
Occupation:Fashion designer
Education:Royal College of Art
Label Name:RÆBURN

Christopher Raeburn (born 13 August 1982), is a British fashion designer known for reworking surplus fabrics and garments to create menswear, womenswear and accessories.[1]

Early life

Christopher Raeburn was born the youngest of three boys in Kent. He spent a lot of time in the outdoors in his childhood, using his imagination and inventing. "We were encouraged to draw something in the week and then challenged to make it with my dad on the weekend. From the age of 11, I was in air cadets, I learnt to fly. I was doing my Duke of Edinburgh. I was doing walks in Holland. I had this love of being prepared".[2]

Career

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.[3]

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.[4] [5]

In 2010, Raeburn was approached by Victorinox[6] 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.[7] The collaboration launched on schedule during New York Fashion Week in February 2011.[8]

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 is shown on schedule at NYFW.[9]

In 2012, the brand started to widen its stockist list, counting more than 20 stores worldwide, including the Paris-based boutique Colette. In that year Christopher Raeburn also launched his first accessories collection, as well as his first collaboration with Moncler.[10]

The following year, Raeburn's visibility continued to increase, with the designer receiving sponsorship from Woolmark for his SS14 season. 2013 was a big year for Christopher Raeburn, who in that year not only won Designer Business of the Year at the UK Fashion and Textiles awards but also launched two major collaborations, with Rapha and Fred Perry. He ended the year by being announced as artistic director of Victorinox Fashion, due to past collaborations.[11]

In 2014, there were two Woolmark sponsorships for Raeburn, this time towards his AW14 and his SS15 seasons, menswear and womenswear. The designer was, once again, shortlisted for BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund,[12] and also launched his Barbour collaboration. In the same year, Christopher Raeburn won Menswear Brand of the Year at the UK Fashion and Textiles Awards.[13]

In 2015, Raeburn was shortlisted for the second year for BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund [14] 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, to create an interactive bespoke knitwear. In the same year Raeburn received the award for Best Emerging Designer [15] at the GQ Men of the Year Awards,[16] and later on he launched his first footwear menswear and womenswear joint collections with Clarks.[17]

At the beginning of 2016, Raeburn saw his "Layers of Natural Innovation" partnership with The Woolmark company 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.[18]

In Autumn 2018, US lifestyle brand Timberland announced its appointment of Christopher Raeburn as global creative director of the brand.[19] This was followed by the news that Raeburn would revive Left Hand and ST95, brands developed by Stone Island-founder Massimo Osti, in December 2020.[20]

In November 2021, RÆBURN created a partnership with circular fashion platform Responsible.us and Christopher was appointed as an Advisory Board Member, supporting the reCommerce platform in broadening its credibility and reach within the circularity category.[21] In April 2022, Christopher revised his relationship with Timberland, continuing his commitment to eco-innovation and style in a new role as a collaborator at large, where he'll continue to lead creative for the Earthkeepers platform, as well as assist with a roster of collaborators for Timberland.[22] In the summer of 2022, RÆBURN was selected as a finalist for the Zalando Sustainability Award, which saw Christopher present the brand's SS23 collection at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Style

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".[23]

Awards

Collaborations

!Year!With!Collaborations!Sources
2011Victorinox'Remade in Switzerland' collection (launch during New York Fashion Week)
2012MonclerOuterwear collection 'Moncler R'
2013RaphaCapsule collection of city-riding garments named 'Rapha Raeburn'[37]
VictorinoxRaeburn x Victorinox 'Festival Ready' project launched; consisting of an 11-piece collection of camping gear and outdoor-wear[38]
Fred PerryLimited edition polo shirt[39]
2014Oki NiSS15 collection[40]
Barbour[41]
2015Oki NiVideo campaign showing how vintage materials can be re-created
LavazzaLondon Collections: Men, using an elliptical shark print[42]
ClarksRaeburn's first footwear collection, received a sponsorship from Woolmark for both menswear and womenswear[43]
2016MCMSustainable ready to wear and accessories collection, "Made to Move"[44]
DisneyCollection of bags which pay homage to Mickey and Minnie[45]
2017Save The DuckCollection of recycled and animal-friendly outerwear presented at Pitti Uomo and continued for Spring/Summer 2018[46]
InstrmntLine of watches[47]
Porter YoshidaPorter Stand in Tokyo[48]
PalladiumFootwear collaboration launched at London Fashion Week: Men's[49]
EastpakRange of backpacks remade from old camouflage jackets[50]
Victoria and Albert MuseumRedesign of staff uniform[51]
2018FinisterreCapsule collection of ready to wear and accessories inspired by oceans[52]
CanO WaterDesign recyclable water can to replace plastic bottles from London Zoo[53]
Secret CinemaDress actors for Blade Runner - The Final Cut[54]
UmbroCapsule collection for the FIFA World Cup in Russia[55]
TimberlandReady to wear collaboration at London Fashion Week Men's, which deconstructed old Timberland pieces[56]
2019The North FaceCapsule collection of bags remade from North Face tents that can no longer be repaired[57]
TimberlandReady to wear collection including accessories and footwear, using organic and recycled materials[58]
Design agency LAYERFurniture project 'The Canopy Collection' launched for London Design Festival in September 2019 with pieces featured recycled ex-military parachute and steel frames[59]
Design MuseumMoving To Mars exhibition with their New Horizons collection, including repurposed solar blankets and parachutes[60]
2020DepopDepop × RÆBURN Reversible Bucket Hat project[61]
Ragnar AxelssonAutumn/Winter 2020 collection[62]
2021Aesop[63]
Massimo OstiReviving Left Hand and ST95[64]
Onward Advanced SystemOutwear collection[65]
BoardiesSwimwear capsule consisting of recycled materials and animal print[66]
Zalando - The North FacThe North Face RENEWED by RÆBURN,a series of limited edition Panda RucksacksUpcycled original The North Face garments[67] [68]

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.[69]

Notes and References

  1. News: Conlon. Scarlett. Success is sustainable for designer turning waste into fashion statement. 2019-01-05. The Observer. 2020-02-25. en-GB. 0029-7712.
  2. Web site: Christopher Raeburn: The Revisit – Style Bubble. stylebubble.co.uk. 18 September 2018.
  3. Web site: London Fashion Week. londonfashionweek.co.uk. 18 September 2018.
  4. Web site: London Fashion Week. londonfashionweek.co.uk. 18 September 2018.
  5. Web site: Menswear designers chosen for NewGen sponsorship at London Fashion Week - Telegraph . 2018-08-08 . fashion.telegraph.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Victorinox Swiss Army (USA) - Victorinox Homepage. Victorinox Swiss Army. 18 September 2018.
  7. Web site: Victorinox & Christopher Raeburn. Dazed. 11 February 2011. dazeddigital.com. 18 September 2018.
  8. Web site: Happy Camper: Christopher Raeburn for Victorinox - Vogue Daily - Vogue . www.vogue.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110213011708/http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/happy-camper-christopher-raeburn-for-victorinox-/ . 13 February 2011 . dead.
  9. Web site: Victorinox & Christopher Raeburn. Dazed. 2011-02-11. Dazed. en. 2019-11-07.
  10. News: 2018-08-07 . Moncler R by Christopher Raeburn Fall/Winter 2012 'Future Heritage' Lookbook Highsnobiety . en-US . Highsnobiety . 2018-08-08.
  11. Web site: Christopher Raeburn unveiled as Victorinox artistic director. Faulkner. Ruth. Drapers. 3 January 2013. en. 2019-11-07.
  12. Web site: British Fashion Council - Shortlist 2014. 2020-12-14. www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk.
  13. Web site: Matches Wins at UK Fashion & Textile Awards 2014. Bowe. Harriet. 2014-05-24. TheIndustry.fashion. en-GB. 2019-11-07.
  14. Web site: British Fashion Council. 2020-12-14. www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Breakthrough Designer: Christopher Raeburn. 2020-12-14. British GQ. en-GB.
  16. Web site: V&A · Fashion in Motion: Christopher Raeburn. Victoria and Albert Museum. en. 2019-11-07.
  17. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Raeburn For Clarks. British Vogue. 9 September 2015 . en-GB. 2019-11-07.
  18. Web site: MCM Teams With Christopher Raeburn on Unisex Spring 2017 Collection. Theodosi. Natalie. 2016-05-16. WWD. en. 2019-11-07.
  19. Web site: Exclusive: Christopher Raeburn On His Move To Timberland . Esquire.com . 2018-10-25 . 2020-01-14.
  20. Web site: 2020-12-08. Christopher Raeburn to Relaunch Two Brands Created by Stone Island Founder. 2020-12-09. The Business of Fashion. en-GB.
  21. Web site: Kaley . Roshitsh . Raeburn Launches With Re-commerce Player Responsible . WWD . WWD . 4 May 2022.
  22. Web site: Feitelberg . Rosemary . Christopher Raeburn Takes New Timberland Role, Collaborator at large . WWD . 3 April 2022 . WWD . 4 May 2022.
  23. Web site: Farfetch - For the Love of Fashion . 18 September 2018 . style.com.
  24. Book: Davies, Hywel Davies . 100 New Fashion Designers . Laurence King . 2012.
  25. Web site: Common Objective - Do Fashion Better . https://web.archive.org/web/20090428035523/http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/innovation/awards-feb-2009 . 28 April 2009 . 18 September 2018 . ethicalfashionforum.com.
  26. News: The Big Win. Vogue. 2018-08-08.
  27. Web site: NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards 2013 Winners Announced. ukft.org. 2018-08-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20180808203024/http://www.ukft.org/newsletter-details.php?page=news&psub=newsletter&nlid=153&perpage=10&nlyear=2013&nltype=1. 8 August 2018. dead.
  28. News: Breakthrough Designer: Christopher Raeburn. GQ. 2018-08-08.
  29. Web site: ok. Shared Publication. 2020-11-24. emagcreator.com.
  30. Web site: Moran. Graeme. 2020-07-06. Drapers' celebration of fashion's changemakers. 2020-11-24. Drapers. en.
  31. Web site: All the winners from the Fashion Awards 2020. 2020-12-07. British GQ. 28 November 2020 . en-GB.
  32. Web site: Drapers Sustainable Fashion 2021 Awards . Drapers . 12 March 2021.
  33. Web site: Common Objective Leadership Awards 2022 . Common Objective . Common Objective . 4 May 2022.
  34. Web site: Drapers Sustainable Fashion 2022 Awards . Drapers . 4 May 2022.
  35. Web site: Drapers . Drapers Sustainable Fashion 2022 Awards . Drapers . 4 May 2022.
  36. Web site: CPHFW Award Ceremony . Copenhagen Fashion Week.
  37. News: 2013-05-14 . Rapha & Raeburn launch city cycling collection . en . road.cc . 2018-08-08.
  38. Web site: Karmali . Sarah . Christopher Raeburn Unveils Festival Project . 2018-08-08 . vogue.co.uk. 2 May 2013 .
  39. News: 2018-08-07 . Fred Perry x Christopher Raeburn Blank Canvas Collection Highsnobiety . en-US . Highsnobiety . 2018-08-08.
  40. Web site: 31 March 2015 . Christopher Raeburn Teams Up With Oki Ni SS15. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171105102329/https://www.men-mag.com/#!Christopher-Raeburn-Oki-Ni-The-SS15-Story/canl/5542ce930cf21fee135c1dc9 . 5 November 2017 . 1 May 2015 . Men Magazine.
  41. Web site: Barbour x Raeburn .
  42. News: 2016-02-19 . A regular gig: Lavazza's fashion week history . en-GB . The Telegraph . 2020-11-24 . 0307-1235.
  43. Web site: Milligan . Lauren . EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Raeburn For Clarks . 2018-08-08 . vogue.co.uk. 9 September 2015 .
  44. News: Dazed . 2016-06-13 . Christopher Raeburn on reworking MCM's famous backpacks . en . Dazed . 2018-08-08.
  45. News: Marfil . Lorelei . 2016-09-16 . Christopher Raeburn Designs Capsule Range for Disney . en-US . WWD . 2018-08-08.
  46. News: Save the Duck Enlists Christopher Raeburn for a Luxe 2017 Fall/Winter Capsule Collection . HYPEBEAST . 2018-08-09.
  47. News: Instrmnt collaborates with Christopher Raeburn . en . Retail Jeweller . 2018-08-08.
  48. News: Christopher Raeburn & PORTER Connect for a Small Bag Capsule . HYPEBEAST . 2018-08-08.
  49. News: Christopher Raeburn launches collaboration with Palladium Boots . en-GB . The Independent . 2018-08-08.
  50. News: 2018-08-07 . Eastpak & Chistopher Raeburn Use Vintage Camo on New Backpacks . en-US . Highsnobiety . 2018-08-08.
  51. News: 2017-12-20 . Christopher Raeburn designs new uniforms for V&A staff . en-US . Dezeen . 2018-08-08.
  52. News: Raeburn x Finisterre . Finisterre . 2018-08-08.
  53. News: 2018-03-21 . Canowater replaces drinking bottles for aluminium containers . en-US . Dezeen . 2018-08-08.
  54. Web site: Explore . 2018-08-08 . christopherraeburn.co.uk . en.
  55. Web site: Umbro Launch Christopher Raeburn Collection with Foosball Tournament - SoccerBible . 2018-08-08 . SoccerBible.
  56. News: London Fashion Week Men's: Christopher Raeburn Talks Us Through His Collaboration with Timberland . HYPEBEAST . 2018-08-08.
  57. Web site: 27 March 2019 . RÆBURN x The North Face Collection Recycles Pre-Used Tents . 2019-04-29 . HYPEBEAST.
  58. Web site: Roshitsh . Kaley . 2019-10-21 . Christopher Raeburn's Latest Timberland Capsule . 2019-11-07 . WWD . en.
  59. Web site: 2019-09-30 . Layer and Raeburn design furniture collection from recycled parachutes . 2019-11-07 . Dezeen . en.
  60. Web site: 2019-10-17 . "Surviving on Mars could teach us how to live more sustainably on earth", says Design Museum's Moving to Mars curator . 2019-11-07 . Dezeen . en.
  61. Web site: 8 July 2020 . Christopher Raeburn Shows How to Make a Bucket Hat at Home . 2020-11-24 . HYPEBEAST.
  62. Web site: 2020-10-14 . Apparel design magazine - RÆBURN AW 20 CARCASS . 2020-11-24 . Apparel design magazine . en-GB.
  63. Web site: Weil . Jennifer . 2020-09-24 . EXCLUSIVE: Raeburn and Aesop Are Collaborating . 2020-11-24 . WWD . en-US.
  64. Web site: 2020-12-08 . Christopher Raeburn to Relaunch Two Brands Created by Stone Island Founder . 2020-12-14 . The Business of Fashion . en-GB.
  65. Web site: 2021-01-20 . RÆBURN Join Forces with Onward Advanced System on a Range of Forward-thinking Performance Outerwear - Proper Magazine . 2021-08-23 . en-US.
  66. Web site: 2021-05-09 . Boardies® & RÆBURN Make a Splash With Shark-Infested Swimwear . 2021-08-23 . Highsnobiety . en.
  67. Web site: 2021-05-25 . Shop The North Face Renewed By RÆBURN Panda Backpacks Here . 2021-08-23 . Highsnobiety . en.
  68. Web site: 2021-07-13 . The North Face Renewed By RÆBURN Just Dropped at Zalando . 2021-08-23 . Highsnobiety . en.
  69. Web site: Shearsmith. Tom. Christopher Raeburn to launch East London community design lab. 2021-08-23. TheIndustry.fashion. 30 June 2021 . en-GB.

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