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EXEMPLAR BY Erdi Bal & Cansu Bal

EXEMPLAR’S notion on Fashion is rooted from an architectural standpoint. They view the relationship we possess between fashion & architecture is very much alike, as both these disciplines provide us with protection, privacy, comfort & insulation, which is manifested through contrasting mediums. the garments exemplar™ create are extensions of the built environment around them. EXEMPLAR™ are emulating their learnings from architecture and are actualizing it in the fashion realm.

"EXEMPLAR’S notion on Fashion is rooted from an architectural standpoint. they view the relationship we possess between fashion & architecture is very much alike, as both these disciplines provide us with protection, privacy, comfort & insulation, which is manifested through contrasting mediums. the garments exemplar™ create are extensions of the built environment around them.”

Erdi Bal & Cansu Bal, EXEMPLAR

Mini Interview with Erdi Bal & Cansu Bal

Tell us about your passion for fashion, how and when it started?  
EXEMPLAR™ is a label founded by brother & sister, Erdi & Cansu bal. Both graduates with a BA in interior architecture in 2017, they begin working with architectural practices on an array of interior & architectural design projects. A real interest in fashion, both become self-trained designers. Our debut collection was launched in 2020.

Whew is your inspiration for your designs rooted at?
EXEMPLAR’S notion on Fashion is rooted from an architectural standpoint. they view the relationship we possess between fashion & architecture is very much alike, as both these disciplines provide us with protection, privacy, comfort & insulation, which is manifested through contrasting mediums. the garments exemplar™ create are extensions of the built environment around them. EXEMPLAR™ are emulating their learnings from architecture and are actualizing it in the fashion realm.

Vintage or new?
Both 

Window or aisle seat? 
Window

Coffee or tea? 
Coffee

When are you the most inspired?
When I see a really good outfit. 

How would you describe your artistic style? 
Futurist