Empress Sisi’s tragic tale has seen many retellings across film, TV and now fashion, as Bora Aksu’s autumn/winter collection delved into the duality of beauty and sorrow.
Delicate white lace and intricate feminine patterns evoked Empress Sisi’s ethereal presence, while dramatic silhouettes, veils and dark accents hinted at the turbulence beneath the surface.
Bora Aksu paid homage to the renowned royal ‘beauty queen’ Empress Sisi of Austria in his London Fashion Week show.
The collection embodied the grandeur of the Austrian court through structured jackets and overcoats, sweeping veils and intricate lacework, evoking the Empress’s carefully composed public persona.
Meanwhile, the Empress’s repressed rebellion found its form through fluid silhouettes, sharp tailoring and dynamic contrasts, infusing the collection with an edgier, more instinctive energy.
