Christopher Raeburn Fall/Winter 2012

The eccentric British designer finds inspiration in opposing themes for his latest collections

British designer Christopher Raeburn‘s Autumn Winter 2012 collection looks to the future to present utilitarian pieces with a sharp sense of style. Raeburn presents two distinct lines for men and women, “Scorch” and “Freeze,” adventurous collections focused on opposing materials and themes. For the “Scorch” collection, Raeburn incorporates the fireproof textile Nomex into each piece. Reminiscent of the swishy track suits popular in the ’90s, …

Pickwick & Weller

Premium basics built in California with the creative individual in mind

As a former graphic designer in the creative hub of San Francisco, Ryan Donahue watched as his wardrobe and those of his friends working in similar industries slowly shifted towards a more casual, yet refined taste. Consisting of a crisp T-shirt and perfectly worn denim, this “modern workwear uniform,” as Donahue calls it, has quickly replaced the more formal workplace attire of years past. So, …

Hedley & Bennett

Custom unisex aprons for chefs, by a chef

by Dominic Blackwell-Cooper 
 At 19, LA-based chef Ellen Bennett moved to her native country of Mexico for four years to study restaurant administration. Now 25, she’s back in California, working under chef Michael Cimarusti at the two-Michelin-starred Providence Restaurant on Melrose. After working in the restaurant business for some time she became fed up with the drab, boring uniforms she was required to wear …