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London-based Turkish
designer, Bora Aksu
received his rst
acclaim when he
graduated from the
prestigious Central
Saint Martins MA
course in 2002. Quoted
as “the star of the show”
by broadsheets such as
The Independent
,
The
Daily Telegraph
, and
The Guardian
, Aksu’s
collection attracted
not just the press but
Domenico Dolce and
Stefano Gabbana, who
purchased pieces as
inspirational items
for themselves. His
collaborations are
varied: Via Bus Stop
group, Converse,
and leading London
contemporary dance
company Cathy
Marston Project,
among others. Aksu’s
dresses continue to woo
fans including Keira
Knightley, Sienna
Miller, Kirsten Dunst,
and Liz Jagger. With
more than 10 collections
under his belt, he is still
amped and motivated to
innovate and renovate
his re ned style.
Bora Aksu
www.boraaksu.com
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