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Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
In one shop you are enchanted by the fabric your hand touches, in another you are astonished by the craftsmanship you witness. From clothing to furniture, accessories to plants, we drew up Istanbul’s design route. Click through for the most refined tastes of the city. (Written by Gizem Ayvaz/Istanbul Life - Translated by Alkım Kutlu/HDN) Neighborhood: Tophane- Karaköy
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
333KM - Looking from the outside, it is possible for you to assume that it is just a showroom. However, Deniz Duru’s shop, located in the French Passage, is also an atelier in which she personally brings her designs to life. Especially pleasing to those who like solid wood works, the shop offers a wide range of products from tables to lighting, cutting boards to sofas and couches. The design concept of 333km can be summed up in two words: ergonomic and functional. If you say, “I’m looking for something else,” that is also manageable, as Duru and her crew also manufacture custom-made products. Address: French Passage, Kemankeş St. No: 53 C/4 Tel: 0212 249 72 54
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
ATELIER 51 - Atelier 51, which opened when Rüveyde Okumuş and Miray Gürani came together three years ago, is the first place in Karaköy that comes to mind on accessorizes. The showcase is filled with elegant and hand-made jewelry. You can also watch how these pieces are made as the shop is also their workshop. For those interested, let us remind you that Okumuş also gives metal embroidery courses. Address: French Passage Block B No: 5
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
Neighborhood: Galatasaray- Çukurcuma
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
ATÖLYE 11 - Atölye 11 is an address well known to the decoration community. Its owners, Levent and Burcu Çipiloğlu, have been producing many projects for the market. Alongside these projects they also founded Atölye 11. They are producing very special products that whet the appetites of those interested in decorations. The handmade Anatolian motived pillows are the most-sold items among a variety of products from couches, shelves, scarves, hats and many more. Address: Mumhane St. No: 97 Tel: 0212 272 67 61
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
Neighborhood: Nişantaşı- Akaretler
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
BEY KARAKÖY - Do not be fooled into thinking that women are the only fashion devotees. It has been long since those times have changed. Bey Karaköy is the favorite address of trendy men. Behind the brand are style blogger Nil Ertürk, textile supplier Bulut Dur and advertiser Ozan Ertürk. The trumps of the shop are their own designer bow-ties and ties. But the designs are not limited to these; their Knight Mills X Pointer shoes and Ben Sherman denims also sell like hot cakes. Address: Mumhane St. No: 54/1 Tel: 0532 700 59 55
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
BOU ART&DESIGN - Opened through the partnership of architect Şebnem Buhara and Banu Çoruh, BOU Art&Design is an important design stop in Karaköy. The brands they hold in their range are pretty strong. It is possible to access Anna Torfs, Gilles Caffier, Rina Menardi and Welton London products here. Furthermore, there is something for all budgets. Address: Kemankeş Neigh. Mumhane St. No: 57/1 Tel: 0212 243 75 55
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
HANE 78 - Hane 78 gets its originality from the coming together of classic woodwork with a modern design concept. For Ayhan Ada, carpentry is an occupation passed down from his father. Hane 78 flourishes with his woodwork combined with Şeyda Doğan’s ideas. The pair designs custom-made furniture by processing 100-year-old Anatolian trees. Among the boutique’s designs are poufs, chairs, bookshelves, coffee tables and couches. Address: Boğazkesen St. No: 78 Tophane Tel: 0212 245 30 78
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
KARAKÖY JUNK - Karaköy Junk is a product of a passion enflamed by lots of travel and exploration. It would be wrong to describe this place as simply a junk shop; Aslı Atmer’s collection feeds on museums, flea markets, junkyards, galleries and streets around the world. Therefore, each piece brings with it an old tale. Old leather suitcases, wooden chests, culinary tools, retro watches, furniture, neon lights and design books all await their new owners in this colorful shop. Address: Kılıç Ali Paşa Mescidi St. No: 6
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
SELDA OKUTAN GALLERY - If you wonder how jewelry embroidery is turned into art, head over to the Selda Okutan Gallery. It would not be wrong to treat the designs embroidered with small human figures as small statues. The designs generally made out of gold or silver are sometimes one of a kind. Apart from Selda Okutan’s own designs, the works of accomplished designers like Arman Suciyan, Burcu Büyükünal, Özlem Tuna, Selen Özus and Şenay Akın can also catch your eye. Address: Ali Paşa Değirmeni St. No: 10 Tel: 0212 514 11 64
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
URBAN BAKE - The jewelry brand that gives life to alternative materials such as concrete, clay and electronic equipment, Urbanbake, creates designs that all tell a different urban tale. The brand created by lighting designer and city planner Şebnem Geralmaz shows traces of the designer’s time in Stockholm as well as the chaotic life of Istanbul. The atelier in the French Passage is only open on weekends. Address: French Passage Block B No: 51 Karaköy
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
FASHION@EYE VINTAGE - Mehmet San was one of the first opticians in Turkey. Following in their father’s footsteps, Harika and Hakan San follow in the light of vintage designs. Most of the products are handmade. There are also the latest collections of brands like Moscott, Thierry Lasry, Oliver Goldsmith and Retrosuperfuture in the shop. Address: French Passage Kemankeş St. Block C No: 9 Tel: 0212 292 07 80
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
ARCHIVE - One of the favorite addresses for decoration, the brand created by Çağla Daş, Kutay Yorulmaz and Güven Yalın is a store filled with truly creative and aesthetic designs. Archive presents both the classic and modern products of international brands and designers. There is a variety of products, from furniture and lighting to other home decoration items for those who like uniqueness and practicality. Erdem Akan, Ceren Dabağ, Haluk Aydın, Hande Bilten are among the Turkish designers whose designs you can find in the store. Address: Serdar-ı Ekrem St. No: 19 Tel: 0212 292 11 46
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
ARZU KAPROL GALLERY - Arzu Kaprol is amongst the names giving direction to fashion in both the domestic and international spheres. If you are an avid fashion pursuer, you are probably aware of her ready-made clothing store. The interior design by Autoban of the historical Kamondo Apartment, in which the store is located, is also worth seeing. Address: Serdar-ı Ekrem St. Kamondo Apt. No: 22 Tel: 0212 252 75 71
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
ATELIER 55 - One of the most colorful shops on Serdar-ı Ekrem Street, Atelier 55, is a clothing and accessories shop that presents the mutual taste of the Gizem Bingöl-Başak Abacı duo. This place is a fashion heaven filled with everything from shoes, glasses and purses to dresses, where you can create complete “casual” or more dressy looks. Plus, the designs belong to worldwide famous designers like Philip Treacy, David Koma, Ümit Benan, Bora Aksu and Illesteva. Address: Serdar-ı Ekrem St. No: 55 Tel: 0212 245 32 55
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
FIFTH AVE GALATA - Fifth Ave Galata is also known as Galata’s shop full of surprises. “Why?” you may ask; because you can leave this place with a neon green watch or a baseball hat! Owner Emrah Güler who was in the textile industry for many years later opened up a small retro boutique. Here the vibrant colors of the 1950s, the bohemian style of the 1970s and the rebellious spirit of the 1980s surround the entire shop. Amongst the vintage and second-hand products, you should also take a quick look at the designer products made especially for the shop. Amongst these designs are Evrim Kayan’s dresses, Fatma Menteş’s handmade bags and Zeynep Birlikay’s jewelry designs. Address: Serdar-ı Ekrem St. No: 17/C Tel: 0542 647 11 03
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
HİÇ CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS - It is certain this store will feel like heaven to all those color and pattern lovers out there. Emel Güntaş has an authentic and refined taste. The more you see the worn out rugs, the colorful pillows and poufs, the more you feel like giving your house a makeover. If that is the case, in Hiç you can find anything up to furniture. In addition to this, these pieces can be custom made in any desired scale in a short period of time. Address: Lüleci Hendek St. No: 35 Tel: 0212 251 99 73
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
LES BENJAMINS - Les Benjamins, created by Bünyamin Aydın, is a luxury sports brand based in Istanbul. Aside from a store in Galata, it also has one in the Kanyon shopping mall. The trademark of this worldwide-sold brand is its t-shirts. The designs that are inspired from street culture are modern, ironic and fun. Address: Serdar-ı Ekrem St. No: 26 Tel: 0212 243 76 95
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
LUNAPARK SHOP - The Lunapark Shop, opened by Murat Tamgüç and Bertan Berk to display the award-winning Lunapark designs, also holds a special collection with the concept “Turkish Very Much.” Şule Şimşek’s designer pillows, BravoIstanbul’s typographic waistcloths, Minar’s clutches, Wohha’s t-shirts, Bige Ökten’s bags, YaDa Design’s record notebooks, From Istanbul With Love postcards and Kafa Çizimhane’s brooches are sold alongside collection pieces from nostalgic brands such as Uludağ Gazoz, Alaeddin Kızlı Sardalya, Eje Ajanda and Mabel. Address: Serdar-ı Ekrem St. No: 17/B Tel: 0212 245 94 14 Address: Tatarbeyi St. No: 2/2 Tel: 0212 245 41 34
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
MADEN - It is possible to design jewelry not only with silver or gold but with a variety of materials like wood, leather and even paper and plastic. Maden is a contemporary jewelry design workshop founded by Selen Özus and Burcu Büyükünal; one was educated in Italy and the other in New York. Apart from workshops on jewelling techniques and style improvement, they also conduct various other ateliers and workshops. Do not dismiss it so quickly, as once you get a taste of the pair’s creativeness, you do not want to leave without becoming a proper graduate of Maden.
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
MISELA - The designer is Turkish and the brand is New York-based. It is possible to see Serra Türker’s bags in the hands of Hollywood stars. Lamp-shades, trays and scented candles matching the bag collection are also sold in the boutique. Address: Meşrutiyet St. No: 107/E Tel: 0212 243 53 00
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
PARİS-TEKSAS - Since the day it opened, it has been the number one address for male and female clothing. Sertaç Haznedaroğlu’s store brings together twenty different brands under the same roof. Their shoes, accessories and belts are especially ostentatious. A new piece is added to the collection constantly, so it is useful to drop by often. Address: Büyük Hendek St. No: 4 Tel: 0212 252 61 51
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
A LA TURCA - A la Turca has a scene that would attract even those who are not interested in antiques. The objects brought together by the refined taste of owner Erkal Aksoy are displayed in the four-levelled showroom. A travel through time is guaranteed through the rugs, antiques, textiles from Ottoman times, china and caftans. The antique globes are essential presents for those on the lookout for nostalgic gifts. Address: Kuloğlu Neigh. Faik Paşa St. No: 4 Tel: 0212 245 29 33
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
ATÖLYE MARİPOSA - Atölye Mariposa’s story started a long time ago in Cihangir, however their second branch in Teşvikiye brought them even more recognition. The romantic atmosphere of the boutique resembling a fairy-tale is reason enough to get acquainted with it. The dresses Banu Öneş creates with vintage fabrics and Didem Arayıcı’s English-chic poufs and porcelain tea sets are among the signature designs of the boutique. Address: Şimşirci St. No: 11/A Tel: 0212 249 04 83
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
CİVAN ATELIER - Presenting both classic and retro designs for men, all designs in Civan Atelier are customized. The fabrics brought together from different parts of Turkey are combined with vintage buttons and colorful bowties. Stepping out after you get dressed in Civan, it is highly possible for you to find yourself in the 1950s. Let the times catch up with you. Address: Çukurcuma St. No: 42 Tel: 0212 243 32 11
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
MÜZ - Gülriz Sansoy brought Müz to life to produce ideas and designs which incorporate nature into everyday life. From terrariums to flower pots, gardening equipment to books, you can find anything relevant to plants here. You can either buy the ready-made botanic designs or you can use your ideas and imagination to create your own. You are supplied with the necessary means and material for this. Address: Hayriye St. Mayıs Apt. No: 18/A Tel: 0212 243 22 62
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
PIED DE POULE - If you are interested in Pied de Poule, you must have crossed paths with Pied de Poule. The shop opened in 2003 and has maintained its unique style to this day. It is renowned for its hats; there is a hat from every era. The period outfits date back to the 1920s. While there, take a look at owner Şelale Gültekin’s designs, as there is one of each piece. Address: Faik Paşa Slope No: 19/1 Tel: 0212 245 81 16
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
SIFIR INTERIORS - It would be wrong to describe Sıfır Interiors as a classic antique store. The store opened by interior designer Selçuk Arıkan and antique dealer Sadettin Davran holds second-hand and antique items dating back to the 1930s.The difference Sıfır Interior creates is through their unique alterations to furniture and accessories. These little touches also contribute to the harmony of the objects in the store. Address: Çukurcuma St. No: 49/C Tel: 0212 245 00 60
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
BUILDING - In Building, where you can come across the best examples of fashion and industrial designs, there are both local designers as well as international ones. If you are looking for evening gowns, you can head straight to the top floor. On the ground floor are the casual clothing and accessory lines. Ilgaz Akın, Ezgi Turan, Binnur Uyar, Ayşe Oytay and Nazlı Ceylan are some of the designer names you may stumble upon. Address: Hacı Emin Efendi St. No: 23/A Tel: 0212 293 82 59
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
DERIN DESIGN - Aziz Sarıyer, Derin Sarıyer and Haldun Kilit are the trio behind the minimalistic designs based on simplicity and practicality. Aside from their own designs, you can also have access to brands like Arif Özden, Derin Sarıyer, Defne Koz, Bülend Özden, Mehmet Ermiyagil, B-line, Moroso and Pentagon Design here. Address: Şair Nedim St. No: 20/D Tel: 0212 274 19 05
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
DİLEK HANİF - Dilek Hanif, putting her workshop and boutique under the same roof, holds one of the most special buildings in Nişantaşı. Pieces from the ready-made collection are sold in the store located in a centuries-old Ralli Apartment. Ottoman and Seljuk patterns construct the outline of Hanif’s eclectic stance. Address: Maçka St. No: 59/2 Tel: 0212 219 37 23
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
ELA CİNDORUK NAZAN PAK - The duo that had been active on Atiye Street since 1993 moved their workshop to Ahmet Fetgati Street and with this they pioneered the enlivenment of this part of Teşvikiye. Nazan Pak and Ela Cindoruk have been in production together since their college years. Their jewelry designs can be pointed out as the essential tastes of city women. Address: Ahmet Fetgari St. No: 56/A Tel: 0212 219 62 92
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
GÖNÜL PAKSOY - The ethnic, natural and hand-made quality of the products is also a brief description of the production line of Gönül Paksoy. The caftan, skirt, dress, shawl and jewelry collections which have been incorporated from Ottoman to contemporary times draw interest from overseas as well. Address: Atiye St. No: 1 Tel: 0212 236 02 09
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
HAAZ - If you are a person that is interested in special designs that appeal to different tastes, you must have surely stepped into HAAZ, as it is one of the few decoration stores that can combine design with art. The two names behind it are Murat Patavi and Özlem Avcıoğlu. They bring together many famous and international brands with Istanbul residents. Moroso, BD Barcelona, Tom Dixon, Andrew Martin and Droog Design are only a few of these brands. Address: Ahmet Fetgari St. Taş Ev Apt. No: 62/1 Tel: 0212 230 96 00
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
VESAİRE - It is not like any other flower shop; every flower in Vesaire is a design object simply from its stance. Ayça Girgin and Yunus Çetin offer unique presentations by using artichokes in pots, fruit-like grapes and walnuts or ice cream cones instead of pots. If you are a plant-lover, it is a good thing to keep close tabs on Vesaire, as sometimes they open up workshops. Address: Ahmet Fetgari St. No: 51/B Tel: 0212 231 87 34
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
Istanbul’s design route for September 2015
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