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Sebnem Kurtul Handmade & Unique Glass Jewelry
Design Studio based in Istanbul

we apparently decided to start our modeling careers at the top: straight onto a New York stage, no rehearsal, just dance...
08/09/2026

we apparently decided to start our modeling careers at the top: straight onto a New York stage, no rehearsal, just dance πŸ˜…

and I saved a tiny surprise for the end… the moment when Seyhan discovers exactly what happens when all the models’ heels start giving up at the same time πŸ˜‚

she didn’t leave me alone on the process of decision or on the stage for a second 🫢

we only had the chance to try the costume on in New York, and there wasn’t even time to make any last-minute additions or changes. no proper fitting, no runway rehearsal, no time to figure anything out, and look at how she enters like a pro 😻 I basically hid behind her 🫠🩡

and yet there she was, at 50, stepping onto a stage she had never seen before, wearing a costume she had never worn before, with absolutely no idea what was coming next

honestly, if this is how you start your modeling career, what are you supposed to do after that? πŸ˜‚πŸ˜ΉπŸ˜‚

I still can’t believe it’s already been three months since this crazy adventure

thank you Seyhan Uzman Psikolojik Danışman Seyhan Sevinçler for being there with me, for sharing this once in a lifetime adventure, for being brave enough to just go for it, and most of all, for being exactly the wonderful, fearless, hilarious person you are 🌟

happy 50 🀍
here’s to whatever comes next πŸ’™

costume design by sebnem kurtul
Glass Fashion Show 2026
Corning, NY

Happy that my work has been selected for the International Bead + Jewellery Biennale 2026 at The World of Glass, St Hele...
27/08/2026

Happy that my work has been selected for the International Bead + Jewellery Biennale 2026 at The World of Glass, St Helens, UK

this piece is KIND, from my new collection

the exhibition opens tomorrow, 28 august, as part of the International Festival of Glass and will be on view until 1 november

I won’t be at the opening but my heart and my colors are with my fellow artist friends 🧑

feeling very lucky and very excited about this one

Glass Art Society The World Of Glass InternationalFestivalofGlass

Exactly one year ago, I was making Dancing Reflections behind closed curtains on Δ°stiklal Avenue.Outside, the street was...
20/08/2026

Exactly one year ago, I was making Dancing Reflections behind closed curtains on Δ°stiklal Avenue.

Outside, the street was as busy as ever. Inside, I was trying to figure out how this piece would come together adding pieces, changing things, and seeing it slowly become what I had imagined.

There was something strangely special about making this work there. I had walked through these streets countless times as a student in Beyoğlu Anatolian High School, imagining all kinds of futures. And now I was inside a gallery on that same street, making my own work.

A year later, Dancing Reflections has travelled a little further and is now part of All Things Great and Small, an online exhibition by the Contemporary Glass Society, bringing together 55 glass artists from the UK and abroad.

Thank you The Contemporary Glass Society for including Dancing Reflections. Now its time for me to dance πŸ˜ΈπŸŒŸπŸ¦„

πŸ“Έ barış ΓΆzΓ§etin πŸ™πŸ€©

Dancing Reflections

my beautiful fellows 🀍 thank you for making life so joyful, colorful, and full of love 🌟 grateful for the moments we sha...
07/08/2026

my beautiful fellows 🀍 thank you for making life so joyful, colorful, and full of love 🌟 grateful for the moments we share πŸŒˆπŸ¦„πŸ€πŸ«Ά

I’m so lucky 🧑 what an amazing age it has been 🌈 full of colors, beautiful new places, adventures and most importantly s...
07/08/2026

I’m so lucky 🧑 what an amazing age it has been 🌈 full of colors, beautiful new places, adventures and most importantly so many wonderful people. feeling incredibly grateful for all the love, laughter, friendships, family, and memories that made this year so special πŸ¦„ this was a good trip around the sun

happy birthday to me ☺️πŸ₯‚πŸ₯°

elf or dragon ears?πŸ’œ
19/06/2026

elf or dragon ears?
πŸ’œ

Corning diaries 🌟2026 Laura Donefer Glass Fashion Show & GAS Glass Art Society conference πŸ’–I’ve created two looks inspir...
12/06/2026

Corning diaries 🌟
2026 Laura Donefer Glass Fashion Show & GAS Glass Art Society conference πŸ’–

I’ve created two looks inspired by one and only 🌟Zeki MΓΌren🌟 the legendary figure of turkish classical music and an iconic artist who created a powerful visual world through his stage costumes and aesthetic πŸ™ŒπŸ•ΊπŸͺ©πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

for me, he has been a source of inspiration in both music and costume design throughout this journey and a far family ancestor i draw courage and confidence from 🫢

also a big thank you to my friend, model, and travel companion seyhan, for all the emotional support, ideas, and for sharing this journey with me 🀍 Uzman Psikolojik Danışman Seyhan Sevinçler it was so much fun doing this with you ✨
our adventures will continue 🌍

Glass Fashion Show 2026 ❀️‍πŸ”₯ what a week, what a year πŸŒˆπŸ¦„Before sharing more runway photos, I wanted to share a few behin...
08/06/2026

Glass Fashion Show 2026 ❀️‍πŸ”₯ what a week, what a year πŸŒˆπŸ¦„

Before sharing more runway photos, I wanted to share a few behind-the-scenes moments from Glass Fashion Show 2026

I’m still trying to digest everything that happened the conversations, the friendships, the creativity, and the joy of being surrounded by so many inspiring glass artists πŸ”₯

Thank you to Laura Donefer & Jennifer Alexis Hand and everyone who made this experience possible πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

more backstage moments, costume concepts, stories, and fellow artists coming soon 🌟

🌈 Rainbow people, rainbow adventures  at  2026 conference πŸ¦„
04/06/2026

🌈 Rainbow people, rainbow adventures at 2026 conference πŸ¦„

Berlin days ❀️‍πŸ”₯ I have a dream project and  helped me about some techniques  its awesome to travel and learn from colle...
14/05/2026

Berlin days ❀️‍πŸ”₯ I have a dream project and helped me about some techniques its awesome to travel and learn from colleagues and glass people are so welcoming and always humble to share knowledge and materials, it was a sunny day in the middle of the winter this year. I am always lucky to catch the sun where I go. my sista also joined me 🌻S power 🌻we have a bigger journey ahead next month, will share more details soon 🌈🌟

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