Christopher Raeburn SS18 Collection at London Fashion Week

For SS18. Raeburn takes inspiration from 'The Long Walk' by Slavomir Rawicz - an epic story of an adventure and survival tracing a 4,000 mile journey from Siberia to India traversing the Gobi desert to the rocky extremes of the Himalaya's.

In collaboration with EXKITE. Raeburn's REMADE ethos deconstructs pre flown kites and then reconstructs them into macs, anoraks and jerseys.

Other REMADE garments include German wind ponchos made from cooling cotton reworked into lightweight contemporary parkas to offer protection from the sun. and authentic 1940s battledress denim jackets are reworked to create a field jacket and an anorak.

Tulle is reorked to create a unique track top, hoodie, crew, shorts and jogger- accentuating the notion of wind.Tape has been developed with branding to emphasise the 4 Rs- REMADE, RECYCLED, REDUCES and RAEBURN)

The mascot for this season is the jerboa, a hopping desert rodent.

Footwear is in collaboration with Palladium using recycled rubber, recycled PET coated leather and organic cotton. The shoes can be worn as sandals or boots with removable knitted or waterproof socks.

Other collaborations include:
 Avery Dennison RBIS for Agility heat transfers and 3D printed raised silicone patches for Christopher Raeburn branding throughout the jersey and outerwear pieces.
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers for organic denim jeans and shorts which are individually numbered with REMADE pocket detailing.
Watch brand Instrmnt- finest Swis made parts have been combined with a locally sourced strap and recycled packaging.

Christopher Raeburn SS15 Collection - Meridian

SS15 collection draws inspiration from The Desert Boneyard in Arizona where about 4,000 military aircraft are stored awaiting reintegration or re-appropriation.

Raeburn's REMADE range not only includes his signature parachute fabric........

 but also for this collection is original MIG fighter pilot flightsuits reconstructed into garments and accessories. These garments and accessories retain original details such as all over contouring drawstrings.

Swiss military rain capes have been reworked into clean translucent outerwear, the original identification labeling is included as a mark of authenticity.

A floral print softens the collection's look and is featured on a mid length mac, lightweight hoodie, bomber and gilet as well as packable accessories.

The ongoing Cool Wool partnership with the Woolmark company has created super lightweight woven Merino wool fabrics for suit jackets, shorts and trousers as well as knitted casual vests and hybrid hoodies.

Supporting UK manufacturing, there is a range of garments and accessories produced in British Millerain waxed cotton.

The British Millerain bomber (which also comes in high quality leather) features thirteen playing card designs, each featuring a different aircraft motif. The playing cards are one of several heat transfer techniques used across the collection representing a new partnership with Avery Dennison RBIS. The playing card patches are all woven in recycled yarn highlighting both companies' shared commitment to sustainablility.

Modern sweats include jogger bottoms, shorts and new oversized tops with bold prints, Avery Dennison RBIS heat transfer patch pockets and illustrative military designs.

The colour palette is classic military aviation shades of muted olive, overdyed black and grey contrasted with white and orange.

Shoes by Palladium

New Ethic Menswear Range: Brothers We Stand‏

A new ethically conscious clothing range has been introduced that takes a stand against the harmful social and environmental impact of fashion production. Brothers We Stand showcase cool, on-trend menswear from a number of designers that are select on the bases of their sound ethics and quality design.

The founder, Jonathan, set out to create a platform where menswear can be celebrated and enjoyed without incurring a negative impact on the world through poor labour standards and the exhausting of unsustainable materials.The company are committed to progress and are starting a movement that puts fair trade products and high labour standards at the forefront of fashion.

http://www.brotherswestand.com/