Designer Berrin Akyüz works half the time in her atelier in Üsküdar, and the other half in this Cihangir shop that sells her skirts, tops, scarves, bags,...

Europe's biggest mall, and the second largest in the world; its six storeys can seem confusing, especially in the absence of floor plans - there seems to be...

A local boy made good, Damat has branches in a dozen countries in addition to his mini-empire in Turkey. His stock-in-trade is classic menswear, ranging...

Ms Paksoy claims her designs are unique, not just in Turkey but worldwide. She's probably right. Her collections reinterpret Ottoman designs, using original...

The latest addition to Istanbul's malls is also the most exclusive. Itinye Park is home to Gucci, Louis Vuitton and the usual roll call of designer stores....

Kanyon is a mall with a difference. Open to, and yet sheltered from, the elements, its canyon-inspired design shelters 170 boutique-style shops, a plethora...

Since making it big in the US, Mavi's prices have rocketed, but compared with imported brands, prices are still reasonable. Designs aren't cutting edge, but...

Since making it big in the US, Mavi's prices have rocketed, but compared with imported brands, prices are still reasonable. Designs aren't cutting- edge,...

Since making it big in the US, Mavi's prices have rocketed, but compared with imported brands, prices are still reasonable. Designs aren't cutting- edge,...

At the bottom of a quiet cobbled street off Istiklal Caddesi, designer Simal Bülbül's eponymous store sells her delicate leather and fabric clothes. She...

Ümit Ünal is the best example of an Istanbul-based designer who is plugged into the international fashion scene. His avant-garde fashion shows are more like...

Middle-of-the-road fashion for both sexes. You're talking dependable quality rather than cutting-edge design. Beware the sizing, which can be baffling. (You...