Buse Ünal, a student from the Department of Textile and Fashion Design at Izmir University of Economics (IUE), has won second place in the 18th Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) Fashion Design Competition. Her collection, ‘Rug Reverie,’ drew inspiration from traditional Turkish carpet patterns and earned her the award after three months of dedicated work.
The final night and award ceremony, hosted by the Aegean Ready-to-Wear and Apparel Exporters’ Association and supported by the Ministry of Commerce, took place at the Historical Coal Gas Factory Cultural Center. Ünal’s innovative designs stood out among ten finalists, earning her a prize of 75,000 liras and widespread acclaim.
Reflecting on her achievement, Ünal said, “I conducted a meticulous and comprehensive study on my collection for about three months. I did the handwork, embroidery, and prints in my designs myself. Especially my mother, who is interested in antiques, uses some old items or objects in our home. Besides the theme of the competition being ‘analog’, this also inspired me to think of old times. I focused on handcrafts and particularly the arts from the old periods. I examined the patterns of traditional Turkish carpets and decided to incorporate them into my designs. It turned out to be a collection exactly in the style I wanted. Receiving an award in return for my efforts is a very special and indescribable feeling for me.”
This competition marked Ünal’s first foray into competitive fashion design, making her success even more remarkable. She expressed gratitude to her professors and family for their support and encouragement, and she plans to continue her projects with the goal of making a significant impact in the fashion industry.
The EIB Fashion Design Competition aims to nurture young and innovative designers, helping them to make their mark on the Turkish fashion scene. Ünal’s award-winning collection underscores the rich cultural heritage of Turkish carpets while bringing traditional patterns into the contemporary fashion world.
source: fadf.ieu.edu.tr
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