What prompted you to create Incomplit? It’s hard to attribute this process to a single thing but the most prominent factor was the idea to build a bridge between the romantic world formed by my 10-year collection of fairy tale books and the real world. I’ve always wanted to lead the way for children who…
What kind of a barber culture you want to bring to Istanbul with Frontier Barber? Frontier Barber is more than just a barbershop, it’s a lifestyle brand. I want the culture at Frontier to signify more than just a chore of getting a haircut, but an important part of a cool successful man’s life. There…
I was looking at how items at the gym can be reinterpreted in a new way for men. Such as carrying a kettlebell as a handbag, using ruffles to flex your muscles, or couturization of sweatpants.
A reality we don't know about models? I eat fast food :) Do you have a routine before photography shoots? I apply facial care that rests my skin on the night before. I start my day early with a full and energizing breakfast....
An act defined by your close circle as “a real Hakan classic”? That I get frustrated when someone asks me to share my food because I don't like sharing it... That I'm not capable of talking on the phone... That I sound busy or down on the phone even if I'm as energetic and happy as I could be. Fortunately my friends got used to it....
We first met Lamia around Rue Montorgueil, at a corner café in Paris. We instantly clicked because Lamia is so carefree and opened minded… She is a stylist, and a very talented one. We talked about the changing pace of fashion and what it takes to live and work in Paris. She is truly a girl who has eclectic tastes and ideas....
How do you define being stylish? A person who is not affected by external factors, and who is far from ordinary; someone unique. Basically, reflecting the person’s mood to his/her style. Your rescue items when you can’t find anything to wear? I use pieces that are dominantly black and plain as often as possible. Black…
How does your work effect your daily life? It takes me from one place to the other and allows for new people to enter my life. It requires to be camera-ready at all times, and always healthy and well kept. Do you have any rituals before walking the catwalk? I call my mother before each…
Basicwear has become such a big part of our lives that it is competing with “chic wear.” How does this affect your designs? We try to use both chic and basic aspects in our designs. That is actually the philosophy we opened with. We believe that when worn correctly, basicwear could make a difference in…
What part of your job do you like the most? To be able to see the character I dream of printed on a magazine I dream of… What motivates me the most at what I do is to create a new, visual world; that’s my favorite part of the job. Fashion is an industry that…