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Talya Arditi / June 08, 2012
Fey: A Crash Course in Style Harmony and balance are the keys to everything in life. Including a person’s sense of style.   Fey is Nişantaşı’s newest clothing store that brings balance and harmony to a whole new l... Read More »
Talya Arditi / May 02, 2012
Misela: The Turkish Brand that You Need to Know About Super luxe, super chic, and super sexy handbags have just arrived in Pera.   The celeb-approved Misela bags have become an international sensation within a few years of the brand’s launch, and ... Read More »
Feride Yalav / March 30, 2012
Istanbul Under Lomo Vision When you take a Lomo camera in your hand you might feel that it is nothing more than a pretty little toy that a 5-year old would find amusing. Yet, the cute image associated with the plastic camera, which com... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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. ... Read More »
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 Guid... Read More »
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 simil... Read More »
Talya Arditi / October 17, 2011
Fashion Forward Kids   A new store has opened up in Istanbul to cater to the fashion forward kids. Originating from the fashion capital of the world, the French brand Jacadi is now in Istanbul offering cool and hip outfits... Read More »
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 doo... Read More »
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... Read More »