Black cashmere coats with tulle hems. Silk dresses adorned with Antep handmade lace. Metallic, jacquard and patchwork jackets easily carry you from day-to-evening. Ecru shawl collars, powder pink vented overcoats, and black organza ribbed skirts delicately frame the body. This is the harmony of textiles and technology. Endless inspiration derived from designer BAHAR KORCAN Istanbul, who is already in her second Bryant Park debut for Fall 2004. "In Istanbul there are thousands of stories hidden under every stone we step on. My collections are continually inspired by the magic within this city and Turkey," designer Bahar Korean says, "but designed, more importantly, for women all over the world." Set to the music composed by renowned Turkish songwriter Rahman Altin and choreographed by Ugurkan Erez, Bahar continues to fuse her entertainment roots with her unique design sensibility. Since 1992, Bahar has been exhibiting her collections around the world, winning the "Best Young Designer" award in Turkey's "Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters5 Association" (ITKIB) competition, recognizing her as an international design talent. Textiles and technology rooted in harmony with BAHAR KORCAN Istanbul for Fall 2004.

Photography by C. Yohance DeLoatch