Dilara Findikoglu is the designer of her namesake fashion label, known for its bold, eclectic designs that fuse punk, goth and rock-and-roll iconography with a feminist, and Victorian themes. Findikoglu has been lauded for her provocative approach to the fashion business — both in terms of design and advocacy.
Born in Istanbul and based in London, Findikoglu's journey into fashion began at Central Saint Martins. Her rebellious spirit was evident from the start: after being rejected from participating in the school’s press show, she organised a guerilla show “Encore CSM” with other students. While at Central Saint Martins, she worked for Mary Katrantzou and Jeremy Scott. The designer interned at Maison Margiela under John Galliano. In 2016, she opened her namesake label focused on pieces incorporating feminist, religious and political themes and traditional Turkish techniques.
Her collections have received critical acclaim from publications including Vogue, Dazed, and i-D. She has dressed Bella Hadid, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Rihanna, Bjork, FKA twigs and Olivia Rodrigo. Margot Robbie wore her designs throughout her much-publicised Barbie press tour in 2023.
Findikoglu's impact on fashion goes beyond her brand. She has been a voice for young designers struggling in the industry, advocating for more sustainable practices and financial support after she spoke candidly to the New York Times about pulling out of London Fashion Week in 2023, in a bid to keep her brand financially stable.
She was nominated for the LVMH Prize for Young Designers in 2017.
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