In the latest episode of the Fashion Your Seatbelt podcast, up and coming fashion designer Burc Akyol shares his unfiltered views on the fashion industry, his nascent signature brand and what it’s really like to work with Cardi B.

There are some designers that feel like lighting in a bottle. Burc is without a doubt one of those. The poetic way he talks about fashion, his clear sense of self awareness and his raw honesty make him captivating to listen to and I could have easily spoken with him for hours.

With roots in France and Turkey, and a foundation built in the ateliers of some of Paris’s most storied maisons, including Christian Dior and Balenciaga, Burc launched his namesake label in 2019 with a vision as bold as it is refined. His work speaks in a fluent, sensual language – fluid silhouettes, razor-sharp tailoring, and a near-couture level of craftsmanship. It's a wardrobe designed not for the faint of heart, but for those who want to stand elegantly apart.

From his now-iconic tuxedo jeans to his sculptural bustiers, Burc brings a magnetic energy to everything he touches. His designs celebrate dualities: masculine and feminine, strength and vulnerability, structure and seduction. It’s no surprise his work has already found fans among fashion’s most daring tastemakers like Cardi B, Cate Blanchett, Kendall Jenner, and Gabrielle Union.

But beyond the silhouettes and the styling, there’s a deeper conviction behind the brand – one of sustainability, intentionality, and making garments that last beyond trends. A 2023 LVMH Prize finalist and this year’s winner of the Pierre Berger prize at the ANDAM awards, Burc isn’t just designing clothes; he’s crafting a new kind of bold elegance for a new generation.

And fashion – quite frankly – is better for it.