Travel Diary Inspired By Travel: NOMIA Takes Istanbul
New York-based designer Yara Flinn first discovered her passion for fashion design as an artist, making multimedia sculptures and installation while in college. Years later she changed gears, putting her knack for structure and design into womenswear label NOMIA. As a member of the CFDA {Fashion Incubator} and along side the lens of The Coveteur, Yara explored her interest in the new modern woman by visiting the culturally diverse city of Istanbul, Turkey for her once-in-a-lifetime W Inspiration Trip.
See
From the decorative details of Istanbul’s mosques to the ornate mosaics around the marketplaces, shapes and patterns are a captivating force throughout the city.
Taste
Fresh pomegranates, Turkish feasts, and piping hot pastries on the corner – Istanbul’s local foods are as delicious as they are beautiful. A true inspiration for all the senses.
Touch
Exploring the markets of Istanbul it’s impossible to not want to stop and touch all the textures, from shining trinkets to beautifully crafted pottery to woven artisan textiles, these crafts are irresistible.
Explore
Istanbul is full of old school and new school charm, from the Blue Mosque to the eclectic Grand Bazaar, or the Hagia Sophia, a gorgeous mosque-turned-museum to the Nisantasi Fashion District full of with local luxury brands.
Create
NOMIA is known for its crisp lines and tailored, streamlined design, indulging in small but surprising details. At W Istanbul Yara showed off some of her most recent collection, perfectly paired with interior design details from around the hotel. It was a match made in inspiration heaven.
