CATWALK| Runway Collective FEB'13

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COLLECTION| RunWay Collective Feb'13

The RunWay Collective made it's debut today at Fashion Scout showcasing the AW' 13 collections from Turkish designers.

We were introduced to two international emerging design talents for the showcase, Nihan Buruk and Jale Hurdogan .

Nazari's collection titled, Nian, was a powerful collection which was tailored to perfection, fabrics were manipulated in such a way that the pleats resembled armour, leaving the avant-garde aesthetic of the designer clear to all.

The Nazari girl wore a mix of wools and leathers with hues at the start of the collection ranging from black, charcoal greys to emerald greens. Towards the end of the collection colours brightened to crimson reds and whites. During the show there were mumbles of appreciation with a few guests exclaiming "I love this show".

The Jale Hurdogan show mixed Turkish traditions with western looks. The designer's mix of knits and lace was a real innovation. This collection was far more feminine than the previous collection. Dresses were sheer and billowed down the catwalk.

Words by Toni May, @FashionLoving

Images by Tram Nguyen

BACKSTAGE| Runway Collective FEB'13

As Runway Collective, made up of designers Nihan Buruk and Jale Hurdogan, prepares to take centre stage, it’s a sense of the quiet before the storm as two bold designers bring their brands NIAN and Janucha to Fashion Scout’s international showcase.

In the early stages, steamers prepare delicate lace and NIAN’s avant-garde creations hang from racks. Rows of clothes stand beside a variety of international talent. The Janucha line mixes evening and daywear where contrast works to create interesting tension in the designer’s collection.

A collective created by Nesley Su Nazari launches at Fashion Scout today as a representation of the international creativity we have on show. Smokey eyes and rich brown lips by the make-up team at The Body Shop give the models a striking and youthful look teamed with Toni &Guy’s slick hair that resemble that of a modern femme fatale.

Words by Vanessa Omoregie (@wewearblack)

Images by Jean-Luc Brouard