Dear Diane and Shaded Viewers,
Since founding his label in 2008, Christopher Raeburn has always managed to stand out amongst the menswear designer pack. Recycled fabrics, a 'Remade in England' approach and ethically aware production methods make him a designer with a conscience, but his slickly tailored, urban reveller meets outerwear utility pieces are really the main attraction, striking the perfect balance between functional and stylish. The first designer to receive NEWGEN sponsorship for his womenswear and menswear lines in the same season, plus a British Fashion Award for Emerging Talent Menswear win in 2011, the industry has already given Raeburn its seal of approval.
En route to Berlin to start his new role as Artistic Director of Victorinox, Raeburn talked about his A/W 13 collection, outerwear memories, and what the future holds.
Your trademark piece is the parka jacket. Do you remember the first one you wore as a child?
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