The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

bitedesignerprofile pencil skirts in light pink while sporting plaited up-dos tied with delicate white bows. The following season’s collection for SS15 derived from the bal- let and opera costumes Bora designed for the opera Werther , but with new elements. In the story, a young poet falls in love with the beautiful and unattainable Charlotte, who has promised to marry another. “I wanted to create something light and weightless but at the same time not too nostalgic.” The collection was ultra-feminine with a crisp, lighter-than-air quality, ideal for women in the warmer months. AW15’s offering had an edgier aesthetic, with punk/gothic looks leading the way for whimsical and romantic sheer dresses. Delicate 3D lace cutouts and soft, intricate webbing designs were merged into a diverse, extensive catwalk presentation. The over 30 looks were like a modern fairy tale showcasing the influences of heroines in all their splendour. From urban slayer to book-smart geek chic to elfin warrior princess, every facet of the inner femme fatale was covered in this collection. Bora revisited his childhood summers in Turkey and used a British photographer’s image to inspire his SS16 collection. “I pictured a garden with girls lying down enjoying the sun and a picnic. Then LFW AW18 LFW AW18 LFW AW14 LFW AW14