ABOUT ME
Gülsüm Tuğlu
I approach editorial storytelling from a dual perspective: a foundation in industrial engineering paired with a deep immersion in visual culture and fashion journalism. This background allows me to dissect creative narratives with both analytical clarity and intuitive curiosity.
My work explores the intersections of contemporary art, innovative craft, and design. Through in depth artist features, material explorations, and cultural critique, I focus on capturing the subtle friction between technical mastery and unrestricted aesthetic expression.
Let’s work together!
PREV: The Radical Subversion of Vegan Fashion
Challenging traditional leather capitals through architectural silhouettes, rigorous material vetting, and street sensibility with Prev Vegan Fashion Born at the intersection of “Plant” and “Revolution,” Prev refuses to frame conscious design as an earnest moral…
Where to Get the Best Coffee in Batignolles: 3 Must-Visit Spots
Tucked away in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, Batignolles and its thriving coffee scene preserve a rare village charm. Tree-lined streets and independent cafes replace the rush of central tourist hubs. Modern roasters are setting up shop…
Heritage Hands: The Quiet Poetry of Korean Metalwork
Deconstructing ancient Kkium-Ipsa techniques through deliberate lines, accumulated time, and contemplative form by Heritage Hands In an era marked by rapid production and ephemeral designs, true craftsmanship offers a rare moment of stillness. Founded by…
Jessie de Salis: The Tactile Soul of Hand-Printed Textiles
Where foraged botanicals meet the honest pulse of traditional print with Jessie de Salis Working from a rustic studio barn in Somerset, British textile designer Jessie de Salis embraces the beauty of slow craft. She…
Luis Ho: Illusion and the Tactile Reality of GROUND
Moving beyond mere material substitution toward a slower, sensory dialogue between user and object with Luis Ho In an era dominated by screens, we often reduce design to flat images, forgetting that sight alone cannot…
Ezgi Sezer Crafting Wearable Talismans
From Grand Bazaar Silversmithing to Mystical Storytelling in Sterling Silver by Ezgi Sezer for Esora Jewelry often transcends adornment to become an intimate language of memory and protection. For designer Ezgi Sezer, founder of Esora,…
Fashion Scout Ones to Watch Standouts at LFW
From 3D digital art to circular tailoring, discover the designers redefining LFW’s Fashion Scout Ones to Watch For two decades, London Fashion Week’s Fashion Scout Ones to Watch has scouted bold new talents. Celebrating its…
Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu: Visualizing the Unspoken
Wit, silence, and the Art of the Visual Metaphor with Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu With a career spanning nearly five decades, Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu stands as a master of visual metaphor. He began in traditional graphic…
Cameron Smith: Between Sculptural Wood and Fluidity
Balancing primitive utility with effortless draping, wearable armor becomes an intimate relic in the work of Cameron Smith. Growing up in the Texas woods, Cameron Colby Smith found early inspiration in primitive tools and childhood…
