Rifat Ozbek native Turkey, with the classic silhouettes of the West. Ozbek created eclectic clothing which encouraged the urban consumer to embrace “ethnic chic.” His use of embroidery, tassels, and vivid colors like turquoise and fushia was completely at odds with 1980s power dressing; nevertheless, his antifashion approach to modern dressing received quite a bit of attention from those who appreciated the departure from sharp-edged suiting. Ozbek’s designs reflected both club scene and New Age influences, when in 1990, he made clear his faith in spiritualism by presenting an all-white collection. His popularity ontinued throughout the 1990s as he continued his investigation
Manuel Mota (fashion designer) Manuel Mota (fashion designer) Manuel Mota Cerrillo (July 9, 1966 ‒ January 8, 2013) was a Spanish dress designer and creative director of Spanish fashion company, Pronovias, for 23 years. Mota was born in Reus, Tarragona, Spain. He created dresses for some of the world's top models including Miranda Kerr from Australia, Bar Refaeli from Israel, and Doutzen Kroes from the Netherlands. On January 8, 2013, Mota was found dead at his home in Sitges, Barcelona, Spain. He was 46. Various press reports have listed the cause of death as suicide, though the official cause has yet to be confirmed