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Items from
Christopher
Raeburn's SS17
collection

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CHRISTOPHER
RAEBURN
A name that has become
synonymous with
utilitarian, upcycled
fashion. His collections
regularly grace the
major catwalks while his
quirky accessories
cheer-up some of the
most proudly designled boutiques. 
Each garment is
#ReMadeInEngland,
or, more specifically,
meticulously
handmade in
east London, from

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Quality craftsmanship
and classic design are
vital to Elvis & Kresse

ELVIS & KRESSE
Each Elvis and Kresse creation
('product' doesn't seem to
do justice), is unique, transseasonal and made to last.
Handcrafted in a mill in Kent,
bags range from classic totes,
smart briefcases and weekend
carry-alls to super durable

repurposed textiles,
including military
fabrics (sourced
throughout Europe) and
surplus parachute silks. 
One of the four
'r's according to US
Vogue ('reduce, reuse,
recycle, Raeburn'), this
passionate collaborator
has partnered with an
eclectic mix of brands,
ranging from Rapha,
Fred Perry, Barbour and
MCM, to Lavazza, and,
most recently, Clarks. 
For SS17 (pictured
left), Raeburn
brings menswear
and womenswear
together through

washbags (a thoughtful addition
on 'For Him' lists). Equally
impressive are their 'leave-onyour-fave-jeans' type of belts. 
The original core range is
based on de-commissioned
British fire brigade hoses, which,
after long and honourable
careers fighting fires and saving
lives, have been given a new,
fashionable lease of life. 
Eco-entrepreneurs, Kresse
Wesling MBE and James 'Elvis'
Henrit, discovered this 'truly
remarkable, truly green textile'

his trademark
deconstruction
and reconstruction,
newly mixed with
'idealistic stargazing'.
christopherraeburn.
co.uk

female private clients.
One of the original
London-based up-cyclers,
Annika was one half of
Junky Styling which
opened in 1997 (dedicated
fashionistas will
remember it) and is
also the author of
Wardrobe Surgery
(£21.99, A&C
Black Publishers).   
Annika was
commissioned
by conductor
Charles Hazlewood

ANNIKA-N
She turns piles of unwanted
clothing into bespoke garments,
prized by her male and

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and founded Elvis & Kresse in 2007,
with the aim of creating 'a luxury
social enterprise that redefines
waste'. Since then they have
been selling in some of the most
prestigious stores, winning awards
and have expanded to harness
other forms of waste, collected from
across the UK. 
Elvis & Kresse re-distributes
50% of profits to projects
and charities related to the
materials it reclaims. Half
the profits from its fire
hose range are donated to
the Fire Fighters Charity.
elvisand
kresse.com
Weekend bag
made from
recycled fire
hoses, £299.99

to create a bespoke suit for
his tribute to David Bowie at
Glastonbury. Classic designs are
re-imagined in Annika's work
and her customers are able to
create their ideal garments
- for a high-end price, of
course. The fabric,
the colour, the cut and the
embellishments are all
open to personal
choice, and then
tailored to
perfection - a
dream for those
who want a
unique outfit.
annika-n.co.uk
A bespoke shawl neck
jacket from Annika-N

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