The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2023 - Issue 34

bitedesignerprofile from his archives, such as the knitted crochet ac- cessories and cardigans. Wednesday’s morbid and emotionally reserved persona was witnessed in the black cat ears and monochromatic colour palette. Bora’s latest offering for SS24 tapped into his Turk- ish heritage and culture, where his research trip to Istanbul gained insight into niche motifs, patterns and imagery references. The soft blues, whites and painted morals palette allude to the Ottoman palac- es and Iznik tile pattern, while rich, opulent fabrics were used with dramatic accessories. Although in a British courtyard, the audience was transported to Turkey through the designer’s use of tulle, lace and knitted layering pieces. Bora Aksu has achieved a lot since he first stepped onto the fashion stage. He is a prestigious alumnus of Central St Martins, a regular attendee at London Fashion Week, opened his first store in 2015, and now has 64 stores globally, including Bora Aksu Kids. https://boraaksu.com LFW AW14 LFW AW14 LFW AW19 Bora Aksu