The 2019 leg of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Istanbul Turkey highlights the works of young and innovative fashion designer Sebnem Gunay.
Sebnem, who grew up in a small town in Belgium and had dreams of becoming a fashion designer when she was just 12 moved to Istanbul to do an undergraduate study in Fashion Design and Technology at Moda Academy (IMA).
Having taken these important steps into the world of fashion she went on to win the Best Design during the competition ‘Who’s Next Fair’ in Paris. After this initial success, Sebnem Gunay launched her first women’s wear collection ‘The Universalist SS16, and subsequently launched her own brand ‘SEBNEMGUNAY.
Her collection has featured in high-end fashion magazines like Vogue Italia, Marie Claire Turkey and Originel Magazine. Although new on the scene, the fashion designer has had Gigi and Bella Hadid wearing her creations and she has also had a collaboration with online department store and boutique SHOPIGO.
Sebnem Gunay wants to inspire others with her collection and believes that it is possible to chase one’s dreams.
These are pictures of Sebnem Gunay’s collection from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul.
Models walk the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall. Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall . (Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall. (Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall . (Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
Models walk the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall . (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall . (Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Ista nbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall . (Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall . (Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
A model walks the runway at the Sebnem Gunay show during Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Fashion Week at Zorlu Performance Hall. (Photo by Cansin Soyer/Getty Images for IMG)
