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Lokum Istanbul in London
Will Washburn / December 09, 2011
Lokum Istanbul in London The centuries-old sweet known as lokum is one of Turkey’s best-known food products in the English-speaking world, where it is known, indeed, as Turkish Delight. Since 2005, Istanbulites have been able to purchase a deluxe variety of the sweet at Read More »
The Angels Have Finally Arrived
Pelin Kılıç / December 02, 2011
The Angels Have Finally Arrived Gap came, Banana Republic came, Aldo came, Steve Madden came… And, finally, Victoria’s Secret is here… The bras are not, but at least the underwear and beauty products are. Yesterday, possibly the most sought-after Read More »
Grand Bazaar New Openings
Will Washburn / November 10, 2011
Grand Bazaar New Openings The Grand Bazaar has long been known as the first address for shopping among tourists in Istanbul. With its more than 4000 stores, the Bazaar has a seemingly infinite variety of goods on offer. (For The Guide’s inside scoop on where to buy Read More »
New Atölye Mariposa Store in Nişantaşı
Talya Arditi / October 19, 2011
New Atölye Mariposa Store in Nişantaşı Cihangir’s Atölye Mariposa just opened a new store in Nişantaşı for all the faux-vintage lovers. The concept of the new store is the same as the one in Cihangir and the inventory is quite similar. Atölye Mariposa is a boutique store so Read More »
Fashion Forward Kids
Talya Arditi / October 17, 2011
Fashion Forward Kids Two new stores have opened up in Istanbul to cater to the fashion forward kids. Both originating from the fashion capital of the world, the French brands Okaidi-Obaibi and Jacadi are now in Istanbul offering cool and hip outfits for babies, Read More »
Bally: A Second Store for Sumptuous Shopping is Now Open
Tara Avunduk / August 05, 2011
Bally: A Second Store for Sumptuous Shopping is Now Open Bally, a brand famous for its immaculately sewn leather goods, has now opened a second store in Nişantaşı's most noteworthy street: Abdi İpekçi. Having opened its doors on the 1st of August, the store features the 2011 Fall Read More »
Vakko’s Wedding House Opens in Suadiye
Oset Babur / July 26, 2011
Vakko’s Wedding House Opens in Suadiye Something about the wedding rush suggests that even the most careful planning won’t ensure a quiet and flawless pre-wedding period. All a bride-to-be can hope for is convenience, cooperation, and a bit of luck. Vakko’s new Wedding Read More »
Armaggan opens in Nuruosmaniye
Yeşim Yemni / July 10, 2011
Armaggan opens in Nuruosmaniye Armaggan, which specializes in high-end, limited-edition, handmade pieces, has opened their store in the historical Nurosmaniye neighborhood in Sultanahmet. This stunning seven-floor store combines a range of retail concepts under one roof, selling Read More »
Chanel and Michael Kors open in İstinyePark
Dilara Apa / July 05, 2011
Chanel and Michael Kors open in İstinyePark Big names in retail are having a big week. Brand magnet IstinyePark now houses two more brands: Michael Kors and Chanel. New to the scene is the American luxury goods brand Michael Kors, which opened its first branch in Istanbul in the Read More »
Make Yourself Comfortable: Turkish Cushions Make Their Way to London
Yeşim Yemni / May 24, 2011
Make Yourself Comfortable: Turkish Cushions Make Their Way to London After having established a strong presence in the Turkish market, Yastık by Rıfat Özbek has now opened its first international branch in London. Yastık means cushion in Turkish, and in this store you can find an impressive array of cushions Read More »