Maximilian Raynor
Maximilian Raynor | |
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| Born | 1999 or 2000 (age 26–27) |
| Education | Central Saint Martins |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Website | maximilianraynor.com |
Maximilian Raynor is a British fashion designer.
Early life and education
[edit]Raynor grew up on a farm in Derbyshire.[1] He first started sketching designs at the age of 3.[2] When he was 10, Raynor wrote a letter to Vivienne Westwood and was invited to spend a week in her studio.[3] He cites Westwood as a major inspiration, alongside Alexander McQueen and John Galliano.[4]
After being twice rejected from Central Saint Martins, Raynor spent time studying at Ravensbourne University London and Kingston University.[1][5] His third application was successful, and he graduated from Central Saint Martins with a BA in Fashion Design with Marketing in 2022, and a MA in 2024.[6] His graduate collection featured in the British and Italian editions of Vogue magazine.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2023, Raynor was selected for the LVMH scholarship.[7][8] Perfect Magazine also selected Raynor for a mentorship with Tommy Hilfiger.[9]
Raynor spent time working at JW Anderson under Jonathan Anderson, before launching his own eponymous label in 2022.[10][11] Raynor was listed as a potential candidate in Vogue's "Who is the next Jonathan Anderson?"[12]
His debut collection Manor for Heaven was described as a "standout" in the Central Saint Martins MA show.[7] Welcome to the Un-United Kingdom, Raynor's debut solo show, was presented off-schedule during London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025.[4] The collection told the story of a dystopian world in the year 3025.[13]
The Spring/Summer 2026 collection I’ll Cry If I Want To marked Raynor's on-schedule debut at London Fashion Week. The show drew on his own family history, imagining a party with ancestors across eras.[14] His Autumn/Winter 2026 show Post Me Your Last Kiss was inspired by a recent breakup.[15][16]
Raynor gained further public recognition by dressing pop stars including Lady Gaga, Rita Ora, and Chappell Roan, who wore his look on the cover of Rolling Stone.[17][18] He was the creative director of Jade Thirwall's music video Church.[19]
Raynor has been recognised for his efforts to support sustainability and create an environmentally conscious brand. He was the UK winner of the Circular Design Challenge.[20]
Raynor was awarded the jury prize at the prestigious ITS competition in 2025.[21][22][23] He was selected for Drapers 30 Under 30 in 2026.[24]
Personal life
[edit]Raynor is queer.[25] He was featured on Attitude Magazine's 101 Queer Trailblazers list in 2026.[26]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Maximilian Raynor - KNUCKLE". www.knucklemagazine.com. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Maximilian Raynor Is Toying With London's Romantic Fashion Scene". Hypebeast. 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- 1 2 "'My week with Vivienne Westwood - aged 10'". 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- 1 2 Staff, Wonderland (2025-02-28). "Maximilian Raynor and his Un-United Kingdom". Wonderland. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "Speaking of Fashion #5: Maximilian Raynor". The Vanilla Issue. 2026-07-22. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Team, Editorial (2023-03-02). "The rawness of Maximilian Raynor's practice through his residency in Woolwich". Lampoon Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- 1 2 Koopman, Bella (2024-02-17). "Ten Designers To Look Out For From The CSM MA Class Of 2024". 10 Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "10 Questions with Maximilian Raynor". hungermag.com. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Blanchard, Tamsin. "New designers: meet fashion's ones to watch". The Observer. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Bilal, Liza (2023-05-09). "Designer Maximilian Raynor Is A Storyteller At Heart". BRICKS Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "Maximilian Raynor on building worlds and keeping a label alive - hube magazine interview". 2026-08-27. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Shoaib, Maliha (2025-02-21). "Who is the next Jonathan Anderson?". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Martin, Graciela (2025-02-21). "The Future in Fragments: Maximilian Raynor's Raw, Theatrical Debut at LFW". C41 Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "Maximilian Raynor's SS26 Brings Nostalgia and Raw British Storytelling to LFW". fyzzymag.com. 2025-09-25. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Team, BRICKS (2026-02-25). "The collections we can't stop thinking about from London Fashion Week AW26". BRICKS Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "Inside Maximilian Raynor's Fall Collection - Teeth Magazine". Teeth Magazine - Fashion, Music, Art & Culture. Analog only. 2026-02-27. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "The 5 New Brands You Need To Know This London Fashion Week". ELLE. 2025-02-20. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Spanos, Brittany (2024-09-19). "Chappell Roan: The pain and pleasure of a pop supernova". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Reid, Madeline (2025-12-05). "Jade builds a Cult of Pop in her haunting new music video for 'Church'". BRICKS Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Koopman, Bella (2025-06-26). "Maximilian Raynor Is The UK Winner Of The Circular Design Challenge". 10 Magazine. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ WW, FashionNetwork com (2025-03-26). "ITS 2025: Maximilian Raynor wins jury prize at Trieste's international fashion competition". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Cardini, Tiziana (2025-03-24). ""Imagining a Different Kind of Fashion" at Trieste's ITS Contest". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Paoli, Silvia (2025-09-23). "Ready to challenge the status quo: three emerging designers talk about their idea of fashion". Il Sole 24 ORE. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ "Drapers 30 Under 30".
- ↑ Graham, Joshua (2025-09-19). "Maximilian Raynor kicked off London Fashion Week with birthday cake and chaos". Attitude. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Graham, Joshua (2026-02-13). "Attitude 101 2026: Here are the 10 figures who made our 'Fashion, Art & Design' list". Attitude. Retrieved 2026-09-17.