Inspired by the work and life of artist Eva Hesse, Bora Aksu's fall 2024 collection explored fragility through juxtaposed textures, patterns, and opacities.
Aksu connected with how the painter and sculptor's background influenced her work: Born to an observant Jewish family in Nazi Germany, Hesse and her family fled the country and eventually settled in New York.
Later, returning to Germany in 1964, where she lived for a year and a half, the move proved to be a turning point in her professional life, the London-based Turkish designer explaining to WWD backstage: “Her whole work changed because she “He faced his traumas.”
“I couldn't understand how to create beautiful things when you're grieving, and then it happened to me,” Aksu added, explaining that her mother recently died.
“And then you understand that pain is a strange thing and you go through it in waves: sometimes there is joy, sometimes there is darkness, but you find peace in that,” he added.
Ruffled dresses and voluminous skirts in shades of cream, caramel and pastel were created through layers of ultra-fine tulle and lace, while ruffles, crochet appliqués and bows adorned blouses, knitwear and coats.
While maximalism was a mainstay, such as delicate spindles of hand-woven mohair layered on dresses and skirts made of metallic organza, more streamlined looks included coats with cable-knit arms, straight-leg pants, and two-piece skirt suits. .
It was a sweet development based on motifs from last season, and one that will undoubtedly resonate with your customer.
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