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Feride Yalav / May 17, 2013
Donut Store: Graffiti Supplies Deluxe Don't be fooled by the name, there are no sweet pastries to be devoured here, unless you see graffiti as an edible enterprise. You will definitely spend a few minutes staring at the spray-paint-color-spec... Read More »
Feride Yalav / May 04, 2013
The May-June Issue is Out With summer well on its way, our latest issue captured the rising energy (and temperatures) of the city. Make sure to get tickets to the myriad of open air concerts and festivals by checking out our new and i... Read More »
Feride Yalav / April 29, 2013
The Store of MA: Scent of Nature With the conviction that every smell carries with it distinct memories, The Store of MA carries unique scents whose compositions capture the distinct olfactory tones of nature. Available are three types of co... Read More »
Maria Eliades / March 18, 2013
The Sahafs of Istanbul Any bookworm worth their salt knows where to find the best smelling, most literary, and most valuable books, papers, photographs, and  postcards. That place in Turkey is the Sahaf, a store filled with th... Read More »
Alara Kap / February 21, 2013
"Journey to Dreams Collection: Mystery of Silk" Gilan’s new collection, entitled “Journey to Dreams: Mystery of Silk” has a theme of unyielding love, between a tree, and a delicate animal. The two-standout piece, called “The love of... Read More »
Alara Kap / February 19, 2013
Selim Mouzannar's Ode to Istanbul A jewelry designer from Beirut, Selim Mouzannar has designed a collection that pays homage to the history of breathtaking Istanbul. As a symbol, he used five and seven cornered stars to capture the city&rsquo... Read More »
Alara Kap / February 15, 2013
Academia Spring/Summer '13 Academia has produced yet another effortlessly chic collection for Spring/Summer. This time, tennis clubs from the 30s inspired designers Murat Türkili and Aslı Abbasoğlu. Staying true to the clean cut... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 16, 2013
Marcel Wanders Comes to Mozaik Design Celebrating twenty years in the business, Mozaik continues to bring the unique work of international designers to its store in Ortaköy. This time around, the work of Marcel Wanders, whose style has led h... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
What's New at Simple Life Always unique in their selection of home goods, linens, clothing, and jewelry, going to Simple Life is like visiting the home of someone you thoroughly admire, except that you can take home what you like. A s... Read More »
Maria Eliades / December 18, 2012
Just Released: Cooking on The Boat Hot off the press, Lale and Cem Apa's "Cooking on the Boat: Galley Cuisine with a Mediterranean Touch" (55 TL) is a fun cookbook filled with easy recipes from both sides of the Aegean.... Read More »