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Turkish born designer, Bora Aksu is a devoted romantic. His love affair with nature often comes through in his colour choices: sand, olive, berry, oak, moss… If it’s apart of nature’s palette, he’ll use it. His collection this season was more like a continuous fairytale we already know the ending to: they live happily ever after. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Who doesn’t love a happy ending? And who doesn’t have respect for a designer with a style so clear, you know what’s being designed before it appears on the runway? Buyers love this I’m sure.
In terms of nature it seemed Aksu was lured off dry land and into the sea. Chunky crocheted sweaters and hoods imitated fishing nets, wide leather belts as oars… There was also a lighter side as chiffons looked to be windblown, and other delicate fabrics draped the body as opposed to constricting it. A taupe coloured pantsuit had folds and flaps along the front looking like wind sails … Needless to say his references were clear and his point of view was quiet strong. Unfortunately the hazard of such conciseness is the consequence of boredom. Using this type of colour scheme can easily make some garments look frumpy and more like the fisherman’s grandmother instead of the attractive wife. Regardless I’m sure the couple lived happily ever after.
MARQUITA HARRIS