Bora Aksu (born in

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) is a

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fashion designer based in

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. Aksu set up his

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upon graduation from his MA at

Central Saint Martins Central Saint Martins is a public tertiary art school in London, England. It is a constituent college of the University of the Arts London. It offers full-time courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and a variety of shor ...

. He has showcased his collections in

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since 2003. His collection is stocked in

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Wolf & Badger Wolf & Badger is a global online marketplace for independent brands, with storefronts in London, New York City and Los Angeles. History Wolf & Badger launched in February 2010 and was named one of Britain's Best Boutiques in the April 2010 ed ...

and

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in London and he has 61 stores, primarily in Asia. He has also prepared seven window displays at

and is a 4 times NEWGEN recipient. Fashion journalists describe Aksu as having a dark, romantic aesthetic and as being a longtime favorite of London Fashion Week. In September 2020, Aksu was the first live show during London Fashion Week, and one of only four live shows held during the event that year due to the global pandemic. Aksu says his collections are "inspired by romantic women who are fragile but self-confident."

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