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Items from Christopher Raeburn's SS17 collection U P CYCLING 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 E UP ON THcorded use st re g', The fir pcyclin term 'u reative e h t f o 'c own as n also kn as by Germa w z ', il P r e reuse er Rein engine 1994. in 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 BALANCE October 2016 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 59 http://www.kresse.com http://www.co.uk http://annika-n.co.uk

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