Christopher Raeburn Spring Summer 2013 Photo by Fillipo Flor - Go Runway.com |
Readers of this blog will know that I have been a fan of Christopher Raeburn's work since seeing his collection of outwear and parkas in 2008, which was created from up-cycled army parachutes and military jackets. I have always admired his thoughtful creativity and meticulous attention to detail.
But! Wow! His SS13 catwalk show - at London Fashion Week today - marks a transition for his work. Raeburn has created a sleek collection of wearable pieces with a sophisticated urban edge. He has managed to do this without losing his signature utilitarian style.
Stand out pieces in the collection were iridescent nylon shirt dresses, lace patterned parkas and hooded bomber jackets, grosgrain taped seams and camouflage inspired prints.
Christopher Raeburn Spring Summer 2013 Photo by Fillipo Flor - Go Runway.com |
Christopher Raeburn Spring Summer 2013 Photo by Fillipo Flor - Go Runway.com |
Christopher Raeburn Spring Summer 2013 Photo by Fillipo Flor - Go Runway.com |
Christopher Raeburn Spring Summer 2013 Photo by Fillipo Flor - Go Runway.com |