Gökçe Çalışkan puts its stamp on modern fashion, drawing inspiration from its native Turkey, as well as Paris and Viking culture.
Tell stories
It's a brand like few others. With a distinctive style, the pieces in the new Gökçe Çalışkan collection are innovative in their cut, shape, and use of textures. "What inspires me is the changing sky at sunset and sunrise, the way the world transforms with the seasons, and nature in its entirety. I adopt a philosophy that prioritizes attention to detail and timeless design, blending bold lines with classic style," explains Gökçe Çalışkan, founder of her eponymous brand. By bridging the past and the present, the artistic director of the young brand seeks to explore and tell stories, drawing inspiration from Viking culture, which can be found in the first Gökçe Çalışkan collection: "Broken Point."
Personalize your clothing
While the collection includes essentials like dresses and blouses, it emphasizes coats, jackets, and trench coats to embody its vision of elegance, innovation, and character. "This collection is dedicated to those who want to feel fearless and strong. I have a fondness for the Scandinavian region, its culture, and its history. I used names from television series or films to name the pieces in the collection. I imagined each as a character, because each item of clothing has a soul. As a brand inspired by nature and seeking to give a strong character to an outfit, I compared this collection to intrepid Vikings fighting to survive in their purest form," adds Gökçe. Indeed, the Viking inspiration can be felt, particularly in jackets and coats, but these pieces can be worn both during the day and for special events.
Creating a bridge between Istanbul and Paris
The designer is inspired by nature, ancestral Scandinavian culture, and her personal experience. Originally from Türkiye, she lived in Paris for three years for her studies. It was in this city that she reconnected with her passion for fashion and beauty. Back in her native country, she graduated from ESMOD’s Fashion Design & Creation Program and laid the groundwork for her brand, launching its production at the start of the year in the family workshop in northwest Turkey. Without denying its strong identity and inspirations, Gökçe Çalışkan will develop new collections that aim to create a bridge between Istanbul and Paris.
Source: https://www.marieclaire.fr/adresses-incontournables/gokce-caliskan/