WHO ARE WE? WHAT IS OUR BRAND'S DNA?

Born in İzmir in 22.11.1988.

Graduated from DEU Fine Arts Textile and Fashion Design in 2012. Then completed the education programmes of IMA; “Leather Wear, Shoe and Accessory Design” in 2013 and “Fashion Design and Management” in 2015. Did internship at designers and companies like Özlem KAYA, MUDO and SÖKTAŞ.

Worked as a designer in “Tornado Leather” between 2013 and 2015, and in “Damat & Tween” between 2015 and 2017.

Attended shows, contests and prizes are;
“New Gen Show”, Fall 2017 Men Collection,’Byakko’, 2017. 24th Koza Young Fashion Designers Contest, Runner-Up Prize, 2016. “New Gen Show”, SS2016 Men Collection, ‘Step Up’, 2015. 22nd and 23rd Koza Young Fashion Designers Contest, Top-10 Finalists, 2014-2015. "IF Wedding Fashion Performance Show", ‘Butterfly Caught’, 2013. Leather Product Design Contest, Shoe Category, Second Runner-Up Prize. IF Wedding 2nd Wedding Gown Design Contest, Winner

Today he took his place in streetfashion by his own brand; named after him “GOKHANYAVAS” in August 2017. His passion is to bring a brand new look to his street fashion. Therefore, the brand met with new customers on 13-14 September 2017 “The Core Istanbul” and showed his style for the first time.

Participated in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week with his first own-named collection on 27 March 2018, and with his second one on 12 September 2018.