• Latest
D’SCENE INTERVIEW with HAKAAN YILDIRIM

D’SCENE INTERVIEW with HAKAAN YILDIRIM

August 2, 2016
Huaiyang’s Cultural Park Turns Flood Prevention into Design Innovation

Huaiyang’s Cultural Park Turns Flood Prevention into Design Innovation

July 11, 2025
Jordan Flight Court

Women’s Jordan Flight Court x Téla Crèpe Launches July 11

July 11, 2025
PUMA V‑S1

PUMA V‑S1 Debuts July 12 with 2000s Football Boot DNA

July 11, 2025
Angel Reese

Reebok Unveils Angel Reese 1 in Diamond Dust Colorway

July 11, 2025
Kobe 6 Protro Total Orange

Kobe 6 Protro Total Orange Sneaker Drops for WNBA Weekend

July 11, 2025
Rami Al Ali

Rami Al Ali Debuts on Couture Calendar with Damascus-Inspired Collection

July 11, 2025
Jet-Setting to Paris: Your Ultimate Guide to NYC to Paris Flights

How to Plan a Safe and Comfortable Australia Journey

July 11, 2025
Elisa Ossino Expands the Zoey Collection for Dieffebi

Elisa Ossino Expands the Zoey Collection for Dieffebi

July 11, 2025
Germanier Fall Winter 2025 Couture Collection

Germanier Fall Winter 2025 Couture Collection

July 11, 2025
Alex Israel and Oliver Peoples Join Forces for LA Wildfire Relief

Alex Israel and Oliver Peoples Join Forces for LA Wildfire Relief

July 11, 2025
Tommy Hilfiger Formula 1: From Hip-Hop Cool to the Fast Lane – Is This the Brand’s Winning Move?

Tommy Hilfiger Formula 1: From Hip-Hop Cool to the Fast Lane – Is This the Brand’s Winning Move?

July 10, 2025
ArdAzAei

The Folded Sea: ArdAzAei Fall Winter 2025 Collection

July 10, 2025
DSCENE
  • LATEST
  • FASHION
    • Ad Campaigns
    • Collections
      • Spring Summer 2026 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2026 Menswear
      • Fall Winter 2025.26 Womenswear
      • Fall Winter 2025.26 Menswear
      • Pre-Fall 2025 Collections
      • Spring Summer 2025 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2025 Menswear
      • Couture Collections
      • Bridal Collections
      • Capsule Collections
    • Jewelry
    • Lookbooks
    • Street Style
    • Backstage
    • Directory
      • Agencies
        • Creative Talent Agencies
        • Modelling Agencies
      • Brands
      • Photographers
      • Fashion Stylists
      • Hair Stylists
      • Makeup Artists
      • Female Models
      • Male Models
  • SNEAKERS
  • MAGAZINES
    • DSCENE Magazine
    • MMSCENE Magazine
    • EDITORIALS
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Interviews
    • Exclusive
  • TRAVEL
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
  • ART
    • Art
    • Design
      • Furniture
    • Architecture
      • Interior Design
  • SHOP
    • ABOUT
No Result
View All Result
DSCENE
  • LATEST
  • FASHION
    • Ad Campaigns
    • Collections
      • Spring Summer 2026 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2026 Menswear
      • Fall Winter 2025.26 Womenswear
      • Fall Winter 2025.26 Menswear
      • Pre-Fall 2025 Collections
      • Spring Summer 2025 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2025 Menswear
      • Couture Collections
      • Bridal Collections
      • Capsule Collections
    • Jewelry
    • Lookbooks
    • Street Style
    • Backstage
    • Directory
      • Agencies
        • Creative Talent Agencies
        • Modelling Agencies
      • Brands
      • Photographers
      • Fashion Stylists
      • Hair Stylists
      • Makeup Artists
      • Female Models
      • Male Models
  • SNEAKERS
  • MAGAZINES
    • DSCENE Magazine
    • MMSCENE Magazine
    • EDITORIALS
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Interviews
    • Exclusive
  • TRAVEL
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
  • ART
    • Art
    • Design
      • Furniture
    • Architecture
      • Interior Design
  • SHOP
    • ABOUT
No Result
View All Result
DSCENE
No Result
View All Result

D’SCENE INTERVIEW with HAKAAN YILDIRIM

August 2, 2016
in Exclusive, Interviews, Katarina Doric
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

cerceve2
The eponymous label of Turkish designer HAKAAN YILDIRIM embodies the rock chic attitude of Paris where the collections are presented. Hakaan while staying away from the fashion scene’s mainstream is a sartorial and provocative genius whose designs enchanted the likes of Lady Gaga, Skin and Jennifer Lopez. Our fashion features editor Katarina Djoric meets with Hakaan to discusses his inspirations, the future of his label and what makes the Hakaan Yildirim woman.

GET D’SCENE MAGAZINE 05 IN PRINT & DIGITAL $4.90

How did you get into fashion?

My interest in fashion rose during high school years when I was taking art and drawing lessons. The university I aimed, MSU, is a university that requires an aptitude test in art. And when I got in, advanced drawing lessons with a wide knowledge in art and fashion were required challenges. On top of my education, I did internships in textile companies, and started working, so I gained some business experience. After graduating, I started working and I did not want to do anything else but fashion design. Now I am still driven with the same passion as I first started.

See more after the jump:

5-6-1-620x423
How would you describe your design aesthetic?

My design philosophy has been connected with my roots and has taken shape within the current changes in the world. Today, we live in an environment where it is related to technology and it has a big impact on the fashion scene. Therefore the innovation in fabrics, accessories, etc. always keeps me updated. But the most aesthetic thing to me is those who actually wear them.

What inspires you?

To me, inspiration is something that can be changed in every period of time. I can get inspired by a movie that I have watched before. It can flash back to my eyes. I can use its impact on me and my environment. Usually, I get inspired when I focus on my interests and when I collect moments from others that affect me.

HAKAAN-01

What is the favorite piece of clothing you have created?

I think I forget my past designs easily. I always tend to remember the latest ones. For instance my last collection for FW 2016/17. There is a sweatshirt that has a cut on its hood to wear a cap underneath. I like the idea of something new which hasn’t been done before.  

What are your favourite fabrics and materials?

I like the feel of stiff fabrics. I work with fabrics like nylon, wool and polyester but depending on my concept of the collection, I can make different varieties in my selection of fabrics.

Hakaan-Yildirim-fw16-4-620x929

Why did you decide to replace the feminine look with bold military uniform influences for your latest collection?

My latest collection is actually very feminine. The looks are inspired by military uniforms, so it does reveal a masculine feel. If you look at the past collections of Hakaan, you can find a feminine woman with a masculine style.

What one thing in fashion would you like to see happen in the year in front of us?

If this question is about the fashion world, the fashion industry today is driven by the brands and their designers who create a buzz by using the power of social media and celebrities. I think this feeling of popularity should come to an end and the designers who are staying away from this situation should not be from their places.

If this question is about clothes, I would like everyone to wear sweatshirts.

HAKAAN-02

You already had Jennifer Lopez, Skin and Lady Gaga wear your clothes. Who do you want to see next in your designs?

We are still in contact with Lady Gaga, she is still looking for new looks and we send it to her. I have worked with Rihanna before and I think my latest collection would be incredible on her.

Who is the Hakaan Yildirim woman?

HakaanYildirim woman is inspired by timeless pieces and is combined by todays fashion. She likes the newness, she is fresh and fearless.

5-6-1-620x423

Where do you see your label in the next 10 years?

I hope in 10 years, HakaanYildirim will be a prestigious maison who has stores abroad. I would like my brand to meet with customers from all over the world. In order to be able to accomplish this aim, my brand has to meet potential investors in 2 years.

Images form  Hakaan Yildirim Fall Winter 2016/17 Collection

jason-kanner-02

GET D’SCENE MAGAZINE 05 IN PRINT & DIGITAL $4.90

Tags: Reading Time
admin

admin

Related Posts

Between the Gaze and the Touch: Interview With Spyros Rennt
Anastasija Pavic

Between the Gaze and the Touch: Interview With Spyros Rennt

July 10, 2025
Sienna Martz: Weaving Sustainability and Emotion into Sculpture
Art

Sienna Martz: Weaving Sustainability and Emotion into Sculpture

July 9, 2025
Alex Sampson
Celebs

Alex Sampson Opens Up to MMSCENE About Music, Fans, and Finding His Voice

July 9, 2025
A Study in Surreal Form by Zhou Chuan and Lan Tanaka
DSCENE MAGAZINE

A Study in Surreal Form by Zhou Chuan and Lan Tanaka

July 8, 2025

dscene

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

DSCENE

DSCENE is curated as a daily art, design, fashion & lifestyle destination. DSCENE is non-for-profit fashion and culture basis organization which aims at further development of research on DSCENE values, as well as on providing educational services. Home of magazine editions DSCENE and MMSCENE – Click for more about DSCENE and for our Terms of Service.

Subscribe Our Newsletter

© 2024 DSCENE Publishing. All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • LATEST
  • FASHION
    • Ad Campaigns
    • Collections
      • Spring Summer 2026 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2026 Menswear
      • Fall Winter 2025.26 Womenswear
      • Fall Winter 2025.26 Menswear
      • Pre-Fall 2025 Collections
      • Spring Summer 2025 Womenswear
      • Spring Summer 2025 Menswear
      • Couture Collections
      • Bridal Collections
      • Capsule Collections
    • Jewelry
    • Lookbooks
    • Street Style
    • Backstage
    • Directory
      • Agencies
      • Brands
      • Photographers
      • Fashion Stylists
      • Hair Stylists
      • Makeup Artists
      • Female Models
      • Male Models
  • SNEAKERS
  • MAGAZINES
    • DSCENE Magazine
    • MMSCENE Magazine
    • EDITORIALS
  • EXCLUSIVE
    • Interviews
    • Exclusive
  • TRAVEL
    • Hotels
    • Restaurants
  • ART
    • Art
    • Design
      • Furniture
    • Architecture
      • Interior Design
  • SHOP
    • ABOUT
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.