Cansu – CANSUXI
"I IMAGINE A CLOSET FULL OF REMARKABLE PIECES FOR YOU TO WEAR ANYWHERE YOU WANT, ANY TIME
OF THE DAY. STILL CHIC, STILL FABULOUS."
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Cansu Kanışkan is the founder and creative director of CANSU XI. Her passion is to draw inspiration from art, nature and history to create something new, adaptable,  sustainable, ethical and long-lasting.
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After her fashion studies in Milan and various professional experiences, she moved to Paris to chase bigger dreams. She worked with various fashion brands to gain more practical experience and decided to create her own fashion brand, just like she had always dreamt of, since the beginning of her self-actualization journey. She overcame challenges and created beautiful memories, as a young entrepreneur who was trying to build a brand during a global pandemic.  
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As a young woman who was living far away from her hometown, Eskisehir, since she was seventeen - a very critical age of self-exploration - she never stayed put since then. A “chaotic way of living” became the main element of her life. Different people, different cultures, different worlds.
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FROM CANSU'S OWN WORDS:

“Getting out of my comfort zone so early forced me to explore myself in many ways and consider what kind of a human being I want to become.

The inspiration behind this brand is my entire life journey, the people I met along the way, the places I visited, the cultures that mesmerized me in countless ways. I wanted to share this journey, and show that imperfection is the key to reach real beauty. 
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LIBERATING CHOICE:
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When I initially started this journey, I decided what I wanted to provide for our community as a brand and how I can simplify it in two words and finally I decided to call it Liberating Choice; simply because I wanted to create a space for a free mindset, not only with words but also with tangible assets and meaningful functions, eventually creating the idea of a long-lasting wardrobe.
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What does Liberating Choice mean for CANSU and how do we provide this space? There are three essential factors. Firstly, our fabrics are breathable, adaptable, and natural. They provide the freedom of movement and set you free from the weather restrictions. Secondly, the functional design allows for multiple uses on various occasions. We offer the freedom of choice of style, without sacrificing anything from the aesthetics. And finally, liberating choice is a mental and emotional pathway to reach a personalized sense of fashion, which creates the essential freedom of self-expression.
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At CANSU, it's always more than just words. Join us and explore another version of yourself. A version that has the courage and confidence to make bold decisions.. All is allowed here. Masculine, feminine, androgynous, or no labels at al. Day, night, sunrise, sunset. No need for sharp edges.
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The heart of the Mediterranean Sea and oriental sophistication. How is it connected to other cultures? What about the charming Greek, hypnotizing Moroccan, or fascinating Andalusian cultures? How does Riviera make you feel?
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I invite you to explore my story, be a part of it and create your own stories within.”

With love,
Cansu