Q&A

SHOWstudio: Describe your design philosophy
Raeburn Design: Everything has a reason’. Clothing is the initial point of judgment and contact for most people; we like to explore this twilight zone, often building layers and depth into an outfit or garment to be utilized at will by the wearer. A game of hide-and-seek of sexuality, strength, imagination and intelligence that allows the wearer’s physical representation to be at one with their state of mind.

How would you define your aesthetic?
Layered, feminine and functional. We look to silhouettes and details borne out of extreme-environments or function specific clothing, (such as militaria, cold-weather protection or sports equipment) as a direction for the modern 21st Century city-dweller. Our clothes often rejuvenate surplus materials and in doing so, re-interpret existing seams and features, creating a garment with history beyond it’s own. This pseudo-structured ?! method of fabric development keeps our collections fresh and suprising even to ourselves- we think it’s important not too get too safe in one environment; experiment, things can be fun. We love to integrate ‘passive features’, such as specific-use hidden pockets or a degree of adjustability, to enable the user to effortless adapt and interact with different environments and situations.

How would you describe your creative process?
Ha ha ha! Always fun, slightly reckless, often misdirected, optimistic, a constant fight for time, sometimes like a slow-motion punch up in an army jumble sale, full-throttle, thoughtful and considered although often instinctive. Tiring, exhilarating, conclusive and yet desperate for more. Increasingly open and trusting, experimental, testing, engaging, thought-provoking, questioning. Life affirming at times I suspect- increasingly clearer I hope. And always set to a good soundtrack.