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Bora Aksu is a Turkish-born fashion designer based in London,[1] known for his romantic, ethereal aesthetic that blends delicate fabrics with structured silhouettes. He has been a regular participant of London Fashion Week[2] and is often associated with a style described as “dark romanticism.”[3][4]

Early life and education

Bora Aksu was born in Izmir, Turkey, and grew up surrounded by traditional craftsmanship, which later influenced his design language.[5] He moved to the United Kingdom to study at Central Saint Martins,[6] where he completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fashion Design.[7][3]

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.[8][9] His collection is stocked in Selfridges, Wolf & Badger and Liberty & Co in London[10] and he has 61 stores, primarily in Asia.[11] He has also prepared seven window displays at Selfridges and is a 4 times NEWGEN recipient.[12]

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.[13][14] Aksu says his collections are "inspired by romantic women who are fragile but self-confident."[15]

References

  1. ^ Vogue. "LFW: Aksu's Tailored Vision". Archived from the original on 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. ^ "Turkish designer Bora Aksu wows London with feminine, frothy creations". Arab News. 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  3. ^ a b "Bora Aksu". London Fashion Week. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  4. ^ Wallwork, Ellen (2017-02-17). "London Fashion Week 2017: Bora Aksu's Collection Inspired By Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh". HuffPost. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  5. ^ "Raw Elegance". Make Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  6. ^ "An Interview with Bora Aksu: A Dive into the Whimsical World of Romanticism – by Aybuke Barkcin".
  7. ^ "Bora Aksu – Makers A-Z: individuals and organisations – UAL". collections.arts.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  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.


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