Beg for Bora's boots

Demand for designer's Converse creations

For Central Saint Martin's MA graduate Bora Aksu's second showing at London Fashion Week last February, the designer's 'Disciples' collection not only secured his rep as one of the UK's hottest fashion talents, but also bagged him following for his footwear. Bora reworked that fashionista wardrobe staple, the Converse One Star trainer into a canvas boot that had people buzzing as they left the show. Since then the designer has been approached by fans to make individual, commissioned pairs and customers have included upcoming labels like Aluma and The Tailor, but so far they are only available on a made-to-order basis. "They worked really well as part of the whole nomadic theme of the 'Disciples' collection," said one of Bora's PR people, "and yes, we have had people ringing up and begging for them." Converse will be displaying a pair in their showroom but if you'd like to see these stylish babies available in the shops, email your interest to info@blowpr.co.uk and who knows, maybe Converse will see sense!

• For Bora Asku enquiries, call 020 287 0041.