Barrus SS17 - London Fashion Week

For SS17 the main inspiration comes from the renowned works of Gustav Klimt.

Klimt's distinct spherical lines are recreated with voluminous draping.

His rich textures are brought to life in jewel tones of bronze and rose gold.

The collection embraces femininity with an innovative take on East meets West .

Turkish international model Tulin Sahin opens and closes the show. Tulin was crowned by Allure as one of the top 50 models in the world.

Slimline silk, French lace and delicate chiffon are contrasted with

heavily embellished sequins

 and voluminous pleated ruffles for a distinctively elegant silhouette.

Barrus also remains true to the brand's origins continuing it study in to the old Turkish art of marbling throughout the collection,

Fine silks are in an array of colours mirroring the signature colour palette that Klimt is best known for.

Video of the finale: ( and yes that is Binky from Made in Chelsea on the Front Row)

BARRUS AW16 Collection at London Fashion Week

The two designers Neslisah Yilmaz and Nur Caglayan have fused contemporary ideas with traditional Turkish elements for their AW16 collection.

Video of the show's finale:

Titled 'Paint Drops of Anatolia', the designer duo were inspired by the Anatolian and Mesopotamian heritage from thousands of years ago.

Barrus have mixed this heritage with the traditional Turkish marbling technique to create a stunning collection.

Turkish marbling is a method of aqueous surface design producing patterns similar to smooth marble. The patterns are the result of colour floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size and then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface such as paper and in this case fabric.

Main colour palette ranges from deep shades of  burgundy, oxblood and black

To the lighter shades of pastel hues:

Fabrics: silk, delicate French lace, beaded lace and cashmere blends.