COS Bağdat Caddesi

The next time you’re wandering around Bağdat Caddesi, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a brand new building near Remzi Kitabevi in Bostancı. The round windows and sleek design might give it the appearance of a modern art museum, but this is actually the latest COS location in the city. The Swedish retailer’s third location in Istanbul (and fourth in Turkey) is also its biggest: there’s even a designated rest area for those who want to take a break from shopping. For those who might not be familiar with the brand, COS’ overall look could be described as modern and clean silhouettes that reflect Northern European minimalism. The brand’s coats, shirts and sweaters are particularly worth noting, and even items with unusual shapes manage to look understated. COS must’ve already proven popular with Turkish men who seek simple elegance, as the menswear section takes up considerable space in this four-story shop.