Raeburn Re-Appropriating

Article by Camilla Doig Lorentzen

Christopher Raeburn, a graduate from London's Royal College of Arts, is fast becoming known for his pioneering work towards the future of ethical design. Christopher utilises re-appropriated military fabrics to create garments that are functional, intelligent and meticulously crafted.

The fabrics come from the UK, Germany and the Czech Republic, and also from the former East Germany. The clothes are all made in Britain.

Christoper graduated in 2006, and won the Ethical Fashion Forum's Innovation competition in 2008. His collection was a set of eight parachute pieces, and was shown at London Fashion Week the same year. Since 2008, Christopher has won many competitions and done a collaboration with established menswear designer Tim Soar. His great sense for detail, fabric and design is making him one of the most innovative designers of our age.

Read Christopher's blog here: http://remadeinengland.blogspot.com/  

A QUESTION OF the past

Article by Andrea Krystine

Here Ye, Here Ye!... or shall we say "Ahoy Matey"? Hot off the [screen printing] press come A QUESTION OF's two new ode-to-the-past prints; La Mariniére and Wisdom.

La Mariniére, originally made for the French Navy, has been respected by French sailors and adopted by designers such as Coco Chanel, and embraced by fashion houses like Gaultier and Galliano! This maritime icon has became one of fashions most prized and timeless patterns. 

"La Mariniér", designed by Jesper Sørensen

The Owl has long represented the symbol of knowledge, and A QUESTION OF's new print, Wisdom, reminds us that we must "choose and act wisely" when it comes to our existence. 

"Wisdom", designed by Kristina Dam

For more info and available tees, check out A QUESTION OF - a socially responsible T-shirt brand. 

The Green is Grasser

Article by Andrea Krystine

It's a Green Day Festival, "a multi-city campaign dedicated to connecting people to resources and information for a greener planet.." held their latest at Liberty Station Park in San Diego, CA. I went by to scope out the scene and take a gander at the grassy runway and Eco Fashion Show featuring local San Diegans.

Of the designer's showing, two were students from Fashion Careers College-- Jessica Serafin and Oseas Villatoro-- who utilized recycled materials and odd goods [like shower curtains!]
in their works.

For more info see www.thegreenexpo.net