IFW - Hanifs collection

Celebrated Turkish clothes designer Dilek Hanif also presented her romantic and sophisticated appeal to style lovers during IFWs opening day. This year branded the first time Hanif has ever entered in IFW. Hanifs collection, inspired by painter Mary Casst, who lived in the 1800s and depicted mainly women in her paintings, admits a total of 52 mostly light color pieces. The collection was heavy on sheaths and casual-chic midi-dresses in romantic colors like salmon, vanilla, sea green, white and light pink. Members of the press and trend savants alike raved of Hanifs collection. Turkish fashion designer Atl Kutolu also presented his 2013 spring and summer collection during IFWs opening day. The famous designer sent 65 pieces down the runway on 34 models. Kutolu is an internationally acclaimed name and has been promoting Turkish fashion internationally with exhibits at New York Fashion Week in the United States and other world-wide fashion events. Celebrated Canadian top model Jessica Stam came to Istanbul from New York for Kutolus exhibit, while Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestones and his supermodel daughter Tamara Ecclestone travelled from London. Both models walked in Kutolus show wearing three clothes each. Kutolus collection merged inspiration and elements from styles of the ancient age with modern-day minimalism and contemporary architectural fashions. The show was also viewed by international press members. The seventh annual Istanbul Fashion Week is being held at Antrepo 3 in the historical neighborhood of Karaky thanks to the organisation of the Istanbul Apparel and Ready-Wear Exporters Association (IHKIB), Fashion Designers Association, United Brands Association and Istanbul Fashion Academy.