Zeynep Tosun’s
AW14 collection ‘Oxidised’ encapsulates modern day street style and
effortlessly combines it with classic seventies silhouettes, making for a
stunningly chic collection. Sports luxe designs are rigid and streamlined with
raw edges which make way for occasional fluidity in the form of wide legged
trousers and a-line midi skirts. Each catwalk look is heavy in its contrast,
offering both oversized and streamline elements which consistently complement
each other with ease.
There is an explicitly androgynous feel to this
collection with key pieces including puffa jackets, turtle neck sweatshirts,
oversized coats and high waisted trousers. Tosun pays great attention to detail
within her ‘Oxidised’ collection, garments are consistent in their detailing
with big belts, statement boxy bags with faux fur trims and block heel boots
perfectly accompanying Tosun’s seventies, street style hybrid. Vintage oversized pom-pom hats complete with leather visors feature in every look.
Fabrics add a tactile quality to the collection, leather and fur panelling,
wool crepe and brocade all feature heavily throughout.
The ‘Oxidised’ catwalk
begins with an earthy colour palette of rusty, autumnal tones before delving
into a blue haze with icy hues dominating the second half of the catwalk,
strikingly contrasting the collection's warmer colour palette. Tosun’s
exploration of lavish textures along with her innovative fusion of styles make for
a beautifully luxurious AW14 collection which successfully encompasses classic
shape and modern styling.
Istanbul born
Tosun, studied fashion design at the Instituto di Marangoni in Milan before
gaining experience working as part of the Alberta Ferretti design team. With a
fourth season at Fashion Scout now under Tosun’s belt, it is exciting to see
what she will do next.
By Charlotte Muscat (@CharlotteLM9)