Maximilian Raynor

Manor For Heaven

To step inside the world of Maximilian’s collection each look has to be considered as a costume for characters from a protest movie set in purgatory, where a cast of 'others' roam the misty grounds and rundown corridors of a manor house, awaiting entry to the patriarchal heaven they've been denied. Made from deadstock materials using zero-waste cutting techniques, the collection features an eclectic mix of shredded tweeds (inspired by the idea of Chanel being dragged through a protest backwards), glitching ginghams and supersized knitwear. Sound is an important factor too, as the viewer is asked to listen for the bells of “The Faustian Footman” character, or the jangle of “The Machiavellian Maid's” keys and the sweeping hemline of “The Film Star's” dishevelled gown. Storytelling is key here, as we are driven into the designer’s cinematic universe.

ITS Creative Excellence Award 10x10x10

All finalists will receive:

€10K bursary
a 10 days creative Residency held between Trieste and signature locations of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in Italy
10 months feature in the “Borderless” Exhibition at ITS Arcademy – Museum of Art in Fashion

ITS Jury’s Rewarding Honours

The ITS Jury’s Rewarding Honour is a special recognition awarded to an ITS Contest 2025 designer, offering support that aligns with their unique needs and creative aspirations. It is a commitment by the Jury that goes beyond celebration, becoming a concrete, long-term investment in the designer’s growth through mentorship, professional networking, and access to key industry opportunities.

Rooted in genuine listening and deep understanding, this honour serves as a springboard for the future, empowering emerging talent and helping to shape the next steps of their creative journey.

Motivation

The jury rewards the energy and will with which the designer wants to achieve his professional goals, declared with passion. The jury believes that in Maximilian Raynor's research there are powerful historical traces and a conscious use of artistic codes that come from theater and music. Raynor's work is enriched by experimentation with materials and the logic of self-production.

Rewarding Honours powered by OTB

The OTB Group will offer a training day visit of the headquarters of OTB and Staff International will be offered to the young designers who will be able to see first-hand the production stages of the garments and accessories of the Group’s brands.

Motivation

It's wonderful to have fresh, creative minds driven by passion, curiosity, and dedication. They listened attentively, engaged thoughtfully, and asked intelligent, professional questions that inspired us even more as we shared the details of our daily work. We would love to have more opportunities for exchanges like this within the company.

Project selection motivation

Highly imaginative and very consistent, the universe of “Manor for Heaven” evokes a 360° creative vision, transporting us in a realm where every item of the story comes to life with unique elements of distinction, and all of them work together with a majestic, enthusing, thrilling kind of energy. The very smart approach to materials, innovation applied to a sustainable dimension with zero waste vision brought to reality, adds a resolutely contemporary element to an “out of time” collection. Myths, mystique and technique.

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