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Bora Aksu is a Turkish-born fashion designer based in London, known for his romantic, ethereal aesthetic that blends delicate fabrics with structured silhouettes. He has been a regular participant of London Fashion Week and is often associated with a style described as “dark romanticism.”

Early life and education

Bora Aksu was born in Izmir, Turkey, and grew up surrounded by traditional craftsmanship, which later influenced his design language. He moved to the United Kingdom to study at Central Saint Martins, where he completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fashion Design.

Career

Aksu set up his fashion label upon graduation from his MA at Central Saint Martins. He has showcased his collections in London Fashion Week since 2003. His collection is stocked in Selfridges, Wolf & Badger and Liberty & Co in London and he has 61 stores, primarily in Asia. He has also prepared seven window displays at Selfridges and is a 4 times NEWGEN recipient.

In September 2020, Aksu was the first live show during London Fashion Week, and one of only four live shows held during the event that year due to the global pandemic. Aksu says his collections are "inspired by romantic women who are fragile but self-confident."

References

  1. ↑ Vogue. "LFW: Aksu's Tailored Vision". Archived from the original on 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
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  8. ↑ "FirstVIEW - Bora Aksu". Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ Telegraph (2011-02-19). "Bora Aksu autumn/winter 2011 at London Fashion Week". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  10. ↑ Marie Claire. "Bora Aksu". Archived from the original on 2012-03-18. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  11. ↑ Pithers, Ellie. "Bora Aksu Spring 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  12. ↑ London Fashion Week. "Bora Aksu". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  13. ↑ Twigg, Melissa (2020-09-18). "What it's really like to attend a socially distanced show at London Fashion Week". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  14. ↑ Mills, Sarah (2020-09-18). "Designer Bora Aksu presents pandemic-inspired collection at London Fashion Week". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  15. ↑ "Bora Aksu: Renklerle çevremizi saran gri bulutları yok etmeye çalışıyorum". samdan (in Turkish). Retrieved 2021-01-09.