Held Between Structure and Ease, A Study of Strength, Texture, and Quiet Control in Motion

Cowl-neck sleeveless leather blouse with handmade brass accessory on self-belt. Stretch leather knee-length short with cord detail. Handmade brass design pop-up on the leather top's belt. Ensemble uses black tones to make cording and brass details pop.

Cowl-neck leather blouse with handmade brass. Stretch leather midi short with cording detail.

Seated model wears dove gray vest top and long loose pants, and holds a coordinating tote bag. Cording details referencing the theme are integrated into belt for structural expression and tension.

Leather accessory details on suiting fabrics create a structured, tactile design language.

Both garments in the collection have cord details and incorporate leather. One outfit is a black leather sleeveless top and long shorts. The other is dove gray vest top and long loose pants, plus coordinating tote bag.

Bound in Balance interprets the collection's theme through the contrast of darkness and light.

Two looks, gray ensemble shown from behind and black outfit in front view, have futuristic and maximalist details adapted into sportswear, where leather is integrated without excess and merged with ready-to-wear, creating a quiet yet powerful expression of my collection's theme, Bound in Balance.

Gray trousers feature asymmetrical loops for flexible belt styling options.

As a transitional collection, cropped trouser lengths support adaptability, while fabrics are selected for seasonal versatility. A controlled palette, black and dove gray, ensures tonal cohesion; balancing leather and suiting materials creates harmony between texture, weight, and function within a unified Bound in Balance framework.

The black blouse uses closure-free construction and precise draping for ease.

This project explores the transformation of leather texture from accessory to garment, building a cohesive total look. Through tonal color combinations and material harmony, the designs achieve an effortless yet powerful presence. Each look emphasizes strong silhouettes balanced with subtle movement, focusing on how accessories and fabrics interact to shape a refined and controlled aesthetic.

Credits

Photographer: Liam Will
Model: Aze Naz, Neslihan Isen

Ahsen Eren

Türkiye

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