RÆFOUND 2.0 BY CHRISTOPHER RÆBURN

COLLECTION

Aug 11

RÆFOUND is an evolving non-seasonal range of original, unworn military apparel and accessories in full size sets, personally sourced by Christopher Raeburn. RÆFOUND offers newness through redundancy. Nothing new. Nothing wasted.

What began as a provocation to the mounting inventory crisis at the height of COVID-19, returns today for a second issue — a selection of Airman Battle Uniforms (ABU) and Army Combat Uniforms (ACU), belonging to the original US Military’s GEN III. NOTE: These are recognised by a notable ABU tiger stripe camouflage or an ACU digital camo print.

“RÆFOUND is a provocation to the fashion industry, it’s a small part of potential systems change. Each year millions of perfectly perfectly usable garments go untouched - with RÆFOUND we aim to bring some of those garments back into circulation. Our mission statement is clear: what could be more radical than making nothing at all?”

— Christopher Raeburn

Decommissioned as recently as April 2021, millions of pieces have become obsolete — despite their inherent functionality. From All-Weather Parkas, Thermally Insulated Trousers, to Crossbody Bags and Boonie Hats, every item has been wear-tested and quality-checked at the RÆBURN Lab.

Highlight pieces feature the revolutionary ‘modular light-weight loadcarrying equipment’ (MOLLE) system. Defined by its infinite customisation possibilities, MOLLE uses webbed grids for multifunctional layering abilities.

RÆFOUND is driven by design purity and price point accessibility. Aside from added branding as a simple badge of authenticity, each piece remains in its original form; an acknowledgement of their value and utility for the future.

Launching direct to consumer on Wednesday 11th August 2021. Available exclusively on raeburndesign.co.uk, on the RÆBURN App and at the RÆBURN Lab store.

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