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Ceren Sahin

NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti

I am Ceren Şahin, an aspiring fashion designer from Türkiye and an incoming Bachelor of Fashion Design student at Domus Academy NABA, where I will begin my studies in October 2026. I believe art exists to serve society and to create meaningful dialogue. Guided by this belief, I approach fashion as a powerful form of expression, exploring human emotions, empathy, and the connections that shape our lives. As I continue to grow as a designer, I hope to create work that is both conceptually strong and emotionally resonant.

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The Buoyancy of a Tear

Category: Apparel

Competitions: International

This design embodies the paradox between physical burden and emotional weightlessness through an avant-garde silhouette. The structural foundation of the garment represents the density of suppressed emotion, while the fluid textures across the surface symbolize the precise moment before a tear falls—the tension of a droplet gathering, fully charged with silent meaning. The forms are constructed to convey the metaphor of buoyancy; they celebrate the instant where heavy sorrow resists gravity, hovering in a state of suspended transition. The asymmetric cuts and ethereal, gravity-defying details capture that fragile heartbeat before release, turning the body into a canvas for catharsis. By blending crystalline, textured surfaces with fluid, light-refracting fabrics, this design redefines the body not as a vessel for pain, but as a site where emotion transcends its weight to become a form of graceful elevation.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.