Ethical & Sustainable Designers: Christopher Raeburn

Christopher Raeburn launched his label in 2008. He had been inspired by the challenge of creating ethically-aware men’s and women's wear. Raeburn has become known for his utilisation of re-appropriated military fabrics to create garments that are functional, intelligent and meticulously crafted. His collections are highlighted for their intelligent design, high quality and extreme attention to detail. A graduate from the RCA in 2006, Raeburn gained experience at fashion houses in London before founding a studio and beginning his pioneering work on the future of ethical design. Hand-picked for the ‘Camouflage’ exhibition at London’s Imperial War Museum and featured in Hywel Davies’ publication ‘100 New Designers’, Raeburn capped off 2008 with his first collection showcase during Design Week, a capsule range of reversible garments entitled ‘Inverted’. 2009 saw Raeburn showcase menswear in Paris, earn an award from the International Ethical Fashion Forum, and garner support from Esthetica, enabling him to show at London Fashion Week.