Istanbul's Treasures
W’s Fashion Market and Accessories Director, Karla Martinez de Salas, is on the hunt for what’s next.
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.
Model wears Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci jacket, shirt, waist vest, skirt, and shorts; Ana Khouri tiara.
Billy Reid sweater.
Misela clutch.
Balenciaga jacket.
Prabal Gurung skirt.
Roberto Cavalli dress.
Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane bag.
Aedes de Venustas Iris Nazarena eau de parfum.
Isa Tapia boots.