Erdem Moralıoğlu

How does one become Erdem? Through either nature or nurture, Erdem Moralioglu has always been interested in style, citing Yves Saint Laurent couture shows as one of his earliest influences. “As a child, I . . . was so hungry for anything related to fashion,” says Moralioglu. Here, the Canadian-born, London-based designer shares his own recipe for success, of which included stints interning for the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Diane von Furstenberg, as well as the cherry on top of it all: “The most wonderful thing as a designer is to see your work being worn by extraordinary, amazing, intelligent women,” he says. Moralioglu cites actresses Keira Knightley and Lena Dunham by name, but not without gracing André Leon Talley with a story about mutual friend and recent dinner companion Lynn Wyatt. Tune in to get the full scoop.