Boru Aksu

London-based Turkish designer, Bora Aksu received his first acclaim when he graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2002. Quoted as “the star of the show” by The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian, Aksu’s collection attracted not just the press but Domenico Dolce and Stephano Gabbana who purchased pieces as inspirational items for themselves. This collection also caught the attention of the ARG who sponsored his debut off-schedule runway show at London Fashion Week in 2003.

His show was quoted as “one of the top five shows in London” by the Guardian, with Aksu going on to receive the Top Shop New Generation Award and placed on the official London Fashion Week calendar for the following season. His Spring/Summer 04 collection drew inspiration from everyday objects such as striped duvet covers, tea towels and granny underpants which he reworked into entirely new, feminine and wearable shapes.

With 10 shows under his belt, his collaborations and projects with various artists carries on. Bora also signed a contract with People Tree-Fair trade organization to design exclusive capsule collections to raise awareness on fair trade work shops.

Website: www.boraaksu.com/

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