Turkish fashionistas commercialize July 15 coup attempt

People who rallied against a military coup attempt on July 15 are distraught by the increased commercialization of their gallantry.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Zeynep Kartal thanks her audience at her show during the London Fashion Week February 2017 collections on February 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)
Zeynep Kartal thanks the audience at her show during London Fashion Week February 2017 in London, Feb. 17, 2017. - Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images
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During London Fashion Week February 2017, Turkish designer Zeynep Kartal made headlines with her "July 15 fashion show," displaying her collection inspired by Turkey's putting down last summer's coup attempt.

Kartal said that she expressed the events of the night of July 15 with fabric; she said influential public figures should not remain silent in the face of the tragedy that took place. 

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