FASHION

Istanbul’s Treasures

W’s Fashion Market and Accessories Director, Karla Martinez de Salas, is on the hunt for what’s next.


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Right before the fall collections in Paris, I took a trip to Istanbul. I had been there before but never in winter, and the city felt damp and solemn—straight out of an Orhan Pamuk novel. Serra Turker, a native who designs the accessories line Misela, took me to an emporium called A La Turca House. The converted four-story townhouse is a treasure trove of furniture and objets from all over the world. Among my favorites were the vibrant vintage rugs. I was reminded of those rugs a few days later as I watched all the dark romantic florals go down the runway at Givenchy; that autumn-garden look also emerged at Roberto Cavalli, Giambattista Valli, Vera Wang, Saint Laurent, and Carolina Herrera. I find something quite beautiful in that melancholy mood.

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Model wears Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci jacket, shirt, waist vest, skirt, and shorts; Ana Khouri tiara.

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Billy Reid sweater.

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Misela clutch.

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Balenciaga jacket.

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Prabal Gurung skirt.

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Roberto Cavalli dress.

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Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane bag.

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Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena eau de parfum.

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Isa Tapia boots.