# Recycled Parachute Fashion The Raeburn 'Cold War' Collection By Pearl | Published 2008-10-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-parachute-fashions-christopher-raeburns-cold-war-collection References: [guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/apr/28/christopher-raeburn) & [raeburndesign](http://www.raeburndesign.co.uk/) UK designers Christopher and Graeme Raeburn have created a unique collection made from [recycled parachutes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everpuff) and snow camouflage fabric from the Cold War era. The latter consists of a “snowy pines” fabric pattern. The [army inspired designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25) are delicate and appear translucent, while the parachute parka jackets are lightweight and breezy. They come in different styles, from bomber jackets to a poncho cinched at the waist with a belt. Shorts, and even an apron dress are featured. The Raeburn brothers were educated at the [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watershore-habitat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new manufacturing techniques using recycled materials to create eco-friendly fashion products. - **Military-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine military aesthetics with modern fashion design to create unique and innovative clothing styles. - **Upcycled Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Repurpose and transform discarded materials into fashionable clothing items, contributing to a circular economy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable and upcycled materials into fashion design processes, offering more environmentally friendly clothing options. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced manufacturing techniques to transform recycled materials, such as parachutes, into high-quality textiles for fashion and apparel. - **Sustainable Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create retail platforms that promote and prioritize sustainable fashion, encouraging consumers to choose environmentally conscious clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surplus Fabric Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry.md) - [Sustainable Warm Parka Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormshadow-parka.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Rugged Winter-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-collection-2.md) - [Parachute-Resembling Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paraciphers.md) - [Urban Luxe Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-row-to-the-road.md) - [Sustainable Cashmere Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-cashmere-collection.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md)