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Umit Benan
n recent years, as the fashion forward face of Turkey is transformed, we start getting to know world-famous brands and designers much better. We come across designers we’ve never heard of or forgotten about, thanks to the fashion houses who try to keep up with each other by scouting young talents. Some of these names sound awfully familiar. Famous Turkish designers who lead their careers abroad stun the crowds with their innovative approaches, draw all the attention and in many ways, breaking new grounds. And thanks to them, Turkey is quickly climbing up the stairs in the wonderful world of fashion.
Turkish designers keep ruling the fashion world with their creative designs.
Bora Aksu
BORA AKSU Living in London Bora Aksu’s style ranges from minimal to the 70s. Known to be a professionally active type, Aksu appears in collaborative projects with other brands and designers. Since presenting one of the five best shows in London Fashion Week in February 2003, Bora Aksu has emerged as an upcoming name. He is bold enough to say that he is generally inspired by daily objects such as tablecloths, washcloths and even granny-type underwear. The light blouses, airy dresses and colourful prints which emerge from these inspirations are available at London boutiques like Liberty, Selfridges, Barneys; the Moscow boutique Podium, and the Ex Boutique in Kiev. Bora Aksu is no stranger to awards. He clinched the Top Shop New Generation Award four years in a row! He designed for Converse and worked with various dance companies. He collaborated with Artisan Armour, the producer of motion pictures like Troy, Alexander and King Arthur. The most striking pieces from the designer’s 2010 Fall/Winter collection are the bright coloured blouses and transparent tunics. www.boraaksu.com BeautyLand | 27
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