Arzu Kaprol
Bold, feminine, and forward-thinking
Turkish designer Arzu Kaprol creates true masterpieces from leather, lambskin, and silk. Her collections blend traditional craftsmanship and technological innovation to create a modern, feminine vision of luxury.
Text: Kay Alexander Plonka. Photos: Arzu Kaprol
Kaprol is one of Turkey's best-known designers. Her international clients have included Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Harrods, and Les Suites in Paris. The creative designer is currently working with Printemps, Beymen, Gizia, Brandroom, and others. Arzu Kaprol's creative DNA is deeply rooted in her family history: her mother's tailoring skills and her father's leather craftsmanship form the basis of her distinctive style. Using unique techniques, she combines the tried and tested with the contemporary, transcends boundaries, and creates something new. Each piece of ethically sourced leather is cut with architectural precision, refined with handcrafted details, and designed to last forever. "We should change our perspective on clothing. Fashion is not about blindly following trends, but rather about expressing our personality through what we wear," explains Arzu Kaprol, founder and creative director of the Istanbul-based couture house of the same name.
"Characteristic features such as two-tone leather, sculptural silhouettes, and elaborate piping techniques lend her collections a timeless strength. Fine silk, chiffon, and lambskin are expressions of pure elegance. They transform the items into a second skin that accompanies the body while emphasizing its individuality. The collection has never been seen before in this country," explains Claudia Flessa, whose agency is responsible for sales in the D-A-CH region and showcases Arzu Kaprol not only in Düsseldorf and Munich but also in showrooms in Paris and Milan. Sizes range from XS to XXL and retail prices from €1,000 to €3,000 with a 2.7 calculation. The goods are imported into the EU, invoiced, and delivered by Ghiselli in Milan.
