Hakaan yildirim biography of barack

“I always go for sexy!” says Turkish designer Hakan Yildirim. Apparently he isn’t alone. Three seasons ago, the 39-year-old Yildirim wowed the likes of Carine Roitfeld and Kate Moss when he debuted his first collection of bombshell frocks on an army of supermodels under the name Hakaan at London Fashion Week.

Yildirim’s flouncy fur vests, feather embellishments, and cutout detail dresses won him the 2010 ANDAM award, a prize that lifted him out of London’s quirky pack of rising talents and thrust him into the epicenter via a slot at Paris Fashion Week.

Hakaan yildirim biography of barack obama

“It was a huge surprise, but I had always dreamed of becoming an international designer,” he admits.

Of course, Yildirim did have a bit of help from his friend and label creative director, photographer Mert Alas.

“Mert saw my excitement and gave me the courage to take the next step. He always wants me to be better, and his support gives me the push I need.”

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