Discover Bora Aksu‘s Spring Summer 2018 collection, inspired by the Turkish first contemporary female artist Lady Mihri Musfik.

In a collection dedicated to Lady Mihri Musfik, Aksu creates garments that reflects this life. Musfik’s aristocratic roots were intertwined with a bohemian existence, mirrored in the ‘kutnu’ fabric – a hand-woven textile woven in the hand looms of Gaziantep, south Turkey. The composition of silk and cotton dates back to the sixteenth century and the fabric was the symbol of nobility and power in the Ottoman Empire. It was mainly used in the kaftans of sultans and emperors, while today, it’s produced by a small group of craftsmen determined to keep the tradition alive.

The combination of soft feminine fabrics and structured shapes adds a romantic, but bold silhouette. Much of the detailing is directly inspired by Musfik’s early wardrobe, with a layering effect created by recurring embroidery in graphic lines and shapes.

Photographer: Nicole Nodland
Model: Clara Overgaard
Styling: Leith Clark
Make-Up: Janeen Witherspoon
Hair: Leigh Keates

Courtesy of Bora Aksu