The brand’s creative vision and design aesthetic is a reflection of who I am. I love discovering cultures and exposing them to the world. By doing this I learn and teach others. If you are open to listen, you will only enlarge your vision and become a global citizen of the world.
It’s true that I love technology and it’s a big part of my life. However, I am also pretty analogue when it comes to my lifestyle. I use my analogue cameras quite frequently like my vintage Leica M7, Yashica T5 and Contax T2. Apart from that I also collect vinyl. I’m shifting between analog and digital and that contrast really inspires me as a designer and artist.
”My brain never stops thinking about work.”
I always wanted to discover my take one womenswear. Actually, the women designs have picked up lots of interest by celebrity stylists and retailers on a global level. I feel that it can surpass the menswear very soon. The woman is very confident and is not afraid to be different. She is very feminine but yet deep in the heart a tomboy.
Just through being true to yourself. If you don’t get inspired by a story you can’t tell a story. Nowadays, it’s all about being who you are. Don’t fake it. Be it.
I can tell you it’s lots of dedication and hard work over these 7 years. Les Benjamins grows at a rapid speed and we have over 25 team members and aim to be 30 people by the end of this year. The main factor of the evolution of the brand is that I’m not afraid of change. My brain never stops thinking about work and I do work on weekends. Holidays are unknown to me.
Kicks, sweatpants and track jacket. Being authentic. Don’t pretend.
I don’t follow fashion. I go my way. However, I’m a big sneaker head.
I wake up at 7 am and go to work around 9 am. I work until 7-8 pm. Lately, I sleep early around 10 pm, which helps me get a good rest for the next day. I work out three days of the week, two of which are golfing.
Paris Fashion Week in June, New York Fashion Week in July. Flagship store opening in Nişantaşı this summer, and more…