The official page of Bora Aksu showing on schedule at London Fashion Week since 2002 www.boraaksu.com www.twitter.com/boraaksustudio www.youtube.com/boraaksustudio www.pinterest.com/boraaksu Turkish-born Born Aksu founded his label in 2002, after graduating from
the MA in Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins where garments from
his collection were purchased by Domenico Dolce and Stefano G
abbana as
inspirational pieces. Following early critical acclaim from the fashion
press for his singular approach to occasion wear, Aksu was awarded
NEWGEN funding for eight consecutive seasons, and has shown on-
schedule at London Fashion Week for the past 14 years.
‘My aim as a designer is to create my own definition of beauty, and for me
the female form is the most important tool’ notes Bora Aksu, whose design
aesthetic fuses a romantic sensibility with raw elegance. Delicately
textured fabrics and whimsical detailing are underpinned by a distinctive
twist on tailoring that sees darker, more storied elements temper decorative
shapes and a translucent use of colour. ‘There is an imperfection to my
work which creates purity and beauty’ the designer explains. Bora Aksu’s deftness of touch and investment in craftsmanship also draws
on his Turkish roots, giving his collections a unique demi-couture quality;
an element that has distinguished the designer’s position in the fashion
industry over the last 15 years. ‘My grandma and my aunt were constantly
working on creating something beautiful and I try to bring this handcrafted
approach into my own design identity, to make the designs unique, but
also to keep craftwork relevant to fashion today’. The designer
has dressed a multitude of film stars including Marion Cotillard, Sienna
Miller and Kiera Knightly and designed costumes for musicians that
include Rita Ora, Tori Amos and Ellie Goulding. Today the Bora Aksu label is synonymous with an engaging and beguiling
take on female style that is distinguished for its exquisite craftsmanship
and exceptional demi-couture quality. Consequently, through Bora Aksu’s
uncommon approach to femininity, a new narrative around female beauty
has emerged
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