Your journey with Atelier ExC is inspiring. What sparked your entrepreneurial path and led you to create this remarkable brand? I grew up surrounded by fabric and fashion, my mother is a couture designer, my father and brother sell men’s suits, my grandfather deals in fabrics, and my aunt is a seamstress. From a young age, fashion intrigued me not as a practical choice but as an art form. A childhood photo of me and my brother dressing up in my mother’s real clothes rather than costumes hints at how early this passion began. My stylish mother greatly influenced me, and working in her boutique as a child further honed my interest. Though I excelled in drawing and learning, I initially pursued architecture at KU Leuven (Sint-Lucas) after finishing Humaniora at Sint-Bavo in Ghent, Belgium. However, while architecture was interesting, it didn’t fulfill me. After completing a bachelor’s degree and starting my master’s, I realized I was unhappy and decided to follow my heart into fashion styling, a decision I’ve never regretted. In 2016, I launched my own label, Atelier ExC (Ebru X Cagdas), honoring my husband, who has been my biggest supporter. By 2018, ExC Fashion House was established after much hard work. Starting was the hardest part, but I learned the importance of taking that first step, embracing challenges, and sharing ideas with others for feedback and fresh perspectives.
Ebru Sari
ATELIER EXC’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR EBRU SARI
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