Kill Your Idols Shirt

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PLEASE NOTE: In some European countries you may be asked to pay a surcharge to receive your parcel. There aren’t many artisans who can do what they’re doing, and new apprentices or assistant masters aren’t being trained,” he said. Becoming a master in this craft takes 30 years, which is one of the main reasons why people don't learn the trade anymore. Some brands have one product that puts them on the fashion map. For French label Isabel Marant, it was wedge sneakers. For Kill Your Idols, it was western cowboy boots. This has especially rung true for their popularity in Turkey. But the creative side of things is nothing compared to keeping the business afloat and drawing in investors. To be able to continue doing what you do, you need money – it's a business after all.

The Kill Your Idols brand's signature material is leather. (Photo courtesy of Sedat Yazıcı/Kill Your Idols) This our main concept: We deal with pop culture; our themes are centered around music, art and cinema. We get inspired by song lyrics, local or foreign musicians, directors. Whatever we are into at that moment could become the new muse for our designs," he said, though he adds: Inspiration doesn't strike often.

On one hand, we are telling people to kill their idols and stop putting them on a pedestal but on the other, we’re also using icons to make a statement. There’s also irony in the fact that we’ve come to be known for our cowboy boots, which is an item of Western culture, but we preach about embracing your own,” he said. I think you read too far into it. The shirt's probably just a take on society as a whole. We're self-destructive etc, and so much so, that we literally killed the son of God. It's tragic irony. A parable. As a brand, it's important to have your own distinctive style and details that make you 'you.' People should be able to look at your design and say 'Ahh, this is Kill Your Idols.' You should not be doing everything that is on trend, you need to have boundaries," said Yazıcı. These boots are vastly different from the classic western style sported by John Wayne, and are known by the Turks as “körüklü çizme,” hailing from the western province of Aydın. This type of bellowed boot is known for being worn by Turkish warriors called “efe” (also called “zeybek” in the Aegean or “seğmen” in Central Anatolia) and have an accordion-like shape around the ankles. The folded leather, mostly three to seven folds, not only gives more agility to the wearer, which were usually horsemen or fighters and nowadays folk dancers, but it also allows the feet to breathe.

Unfortunately, owing to the costs of using high-quality leather and employing master artisans – of which there are only three in the world, located in the Aegean town of Söke – the products are pricier than most. That’s why we are trying to modernize this footwear item by interpreting its traditional form to fit our style and needs of modern life. We want to make it wearable," he said.This spurred a profound shift in the brand’s products and now, Yazıcı said, he has found a way to practice what he preaches. The accordion-like folding in the leather is inspired by "Efe" warriors. (Photo courtesy of Sedat Yazıcı/Kill Your Idols) If you paid with a debit or credit card please be advised that this can take 3-5 working days to show on your account. You need big investments because we're talking about dozens of new products and inventory, supplying (new materials)," said Yazıcı. When it comes to choosing a market to sell in, these demands will influence your decisions, more than you think.