Designer A-Z

Bora Aksu

Autumn/Winter 2012

By Laura Weir

Bora Asku showcased a rustic peasant inspired collection that saw bell hems and bonnets feature in a show which moved from the light and ethereal to the tailored.

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It was all about wool, heavy set textures, warmth and printed simplicity at Bora Asku this season as the designer dressed his models for red riding hood esque forest adventures in dusty pink and cream wool dresses, punctuated by foam-like appliqué.

Tights were a key feature, every model wore them and they were too printed with the same repeated floral pattern that punctuated skirts and tailored jackets.

Every now and then an explosion of colour appeared among the sugary tones, the red, pink and orange colour combination and the pieces upon which it appeared made for the strongest part of this collection.