I L L U S T R A T I O N P O R T F O L I O Fashion Desing & Textile Selected Illustrations Presented by I. Derin Özgüneş Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio I nspired by the myth of Ak Ana, this six-look collec tion reimagines denim through the symbolism of water and rebir th. Wav y seams, drop motifs, and dragon pr ints reflec t water ’s fluid yet power ful nature. Struc tured silhouettes merge with flowing elements to balance strength and sof tness. D enim becomes a medium of mythology, transfor mation, and identit y. Illustration Description Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio A K A N A : D E N I M A S C R E A T I O N AK ANA” draws from the Tur k ic myth of the pr imordial mother emerging from cosmic waters. I n collaboration with Lee, the collec tion transfor ms denim into a symb o l o f creation—fluid, protec tive, and power ful. Layered silh o u- ettes and raw tex tures echo water ’s shaping force, ble n d- ing utilit y with grace. This projec t fuses myth, identit y, and innovat ion into a stor y of or igin and rebir th. Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio T A Ş L A R I N S I R R I W E D D I N G D R E S S C O M P E T T I O N I ns p i re d by t h e e n c h ant i n g at m o s p h e re o f G ö b e k- lite p e, t h i s b r i d a l g ow n re f l e c t s t h e t h e m e o f “ Th e S e c re t o f t h e Sto n e s” w i t h a co nte m p o ra r y to u c h . The d ra p e r y o n t h e f a b r i c i s s h a p e d by h a n d to evo k e t h e c u r ve s c a r ve d i nto t h e a n c i e nt s to n e p i l- lar s o f G ö b e k l i te p e. Pa i nte d d e t a i l s b r i n g to l i fe t h e sym b o l s a n d r i t u a l i s t i c t ra ce s fo u n d o n t h e s e s to n e s, tra n s l at i n g t h e m i nto a m o d e r n b r i d a l n a r rat i ve. Eve r y s t i tc h a n d tex t u re, e n r i c h e d t h ro u g h m a n i p - ulat i o n te c h n i q u e s, te l l s a mys te r i o u s t a l e f ro m t h e pas t. Thi s d e s i gn i s n o t m e re l y a we d d i n g d re s s — i t i s a wo r k o f a r t t h at c a r r i e s t h e a n c i e nt s o u l o f G ö b e k- lite p e a n d t h e p ro fo u n d m e a n i n g s o f h u m a n h i s to r y into a m o s t s p e c i a l d ay. Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio This collec tion reinter prets classic menswear through deconstruc tion techniques. Voluminous, tiered trousers for m the base of each look , creating movement and contrast. Tailored pieces like blazers, shir ts, and corsets are rewor ked with asymmetr y, layer ing, and unexpec ted silhouettes. The mix of struc tured and fluid for ms, along with a dar k , bold color palette, reflec ts a balance bet ween control and disruption. Illustration Description Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio D E C O N S T R U C T I O N & I D E N T I T Y This projec t investigates how gar ment deconstruc ti on can become a metaphor for dismantlin g social nor ms and reconstruc ting personal identit y. Thro u g h asymmetr ic cuts, exposed seams, and layered disassem b l y, the collec tion reflec ts the complexit y of self- expressio n i n a struc tured wor ld. The tension bet ween chaos and cont ro l becomes the core design language Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio This collec tion explores bold contrasts and geometr ic for ms through a playful use of color-block- ing and asymmetr y. I nspired by futur istic unifor ms and abstrac t shapes, the silhouettes balance struc ture and volume. Elements like oversized sleeves, pleated sk ir ts, and wrap details highlight a dynamic tension bet ween control and movement, while the strong use of blue, red, and violet emphasizes visual impac t and identit y. Illustration Description Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio V I S U A L F O R M & F U N C T I O N This collec tion explores the tension bet ween identit y a n d illusion how we construc t, hide, and per for m the self. I nspired by theatr icalit y, ego psychology, and the sym b o l i c power of the mask , the gar ments reflec t fragmented sihouettes, exaggerated volumes, and layered struc tu re s. Each look becomes a stage, and ever y fold a hidden monologue. Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio This denim collec tion blends futur istic silhouettes with organic details, transfor ming a classic fabr ic into high- concept fashion. Featur ing struc tured shapes, voluminous sleeves, asymmetr i- cal cuts, and floral embellishments, the designs explore contrast and tex ture. R ich indigo tones, frayed edges, and corset elements give the looks depth and edge, reimagining denim as a bold, expressive ar t for m. Illustration Description Ilgar Derin Özgüneş Portfolio D E N I M C O T U R E A B U N D A N C E O F F L O W E R S I n this collec tion, i have carefully chosen three distinc t flowers, each imbued with its own significance in japan e s e culture. While some convey negative connotations, oth e r s epitomize pur it y and cleanliness. These flowers, repres e nt- ing bir th, life, and death, are meticulously craf ted from rec ycled fabr ics, emphasizing sustainabilit y. I t ’s wor th noting that this endeavor was bor n from the remnants o f fabr ics sourced from fac tor ies, a mere handful of mater i a l that i ’ve ex tended and repur posed with creativit y, add i n g value through my unique inter pretation and presentati o n .