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The latest collections from cutting edge designer labels such as See by Chloé, Acne, Opening Ceremony, Vena Cava, Repetto, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alice + Olivia and Tory Burch, fill the racks of the five-storey, 2,000 sqm. The ground floor is reserved for accessories with two floors housing women's collections and two for men's. Shoppers are in store for a surprise on the top floor where parties, fashion shows and special events take place at this trendy venue with an open air terrace called ‘Breath’. Blender garners wide attention due to its concept boutique approach as well as for the younger, more casual ready-to-wear collections of leading labels. Also of noteworthy mention is its offering of interesting design items from scooter helmets to special edition sneakers, vintage vinyls to rare books and mini cameras; Beymen Blender has plenty of innovative and appealing items for the modern trendsetter. Blender NiÅŸantaÅŸi Bostan Sokak, Nisantasi Tel. +90 212 3734 800 Blender Akmerkez Akmerkez, Etiler Tel. +90 212 3166 900
Blender Istinye Park Istinye Park, Istinye Tel. +90 212 3356 700 Continue browsing Istanbul City GuideWith its navy blue awning, Atelier 55 is an unmissable spot on shop-dotted Serdar-i Ekrem street. This concept store offers everything from clothing and jewellery to furniture and art pieces. The great mix of local and international brands is hand-picked by fashion-savvy partners Gizem Bingöl and Başak Abaci – this is the only store in town where you can find Holly Fulton's exquisitely printed trousers, Bora Aksu's romantic blouses and David Koma's experimental dresses. Open Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm Banu Bora, half of the husband-and-wife team who run Midnight Express, is a fashion designer with an eye for emerging talent – quirky knitwear brand 2 Ters 1 Düz and fashionable handbag label Mehry Mu are among the many that made their debut in this store. Expect to find fashion-forward clothing and accessories, alongside unique jewellery and chic houseware. Don't miss Yazbukey's playful Plexiglas accessories or Gat Rimon's Parisian chic outfits.
Tucked away off Beyoğlu's Istiklal Caddesi, milliner Katia's boutique transports you to a different era. The store is situated in Hacupulo Pasaji, a pedestrian passageway dating back to 1871, and Madame Katia's heritage stretches back to the 1930s – she learned her intricate craft from her mother, Madame Eva. Katia's passion for head candy is palpable, and though these millinery confections are not cheap, they are worth every penny. • Danişman Geçidi 37, Galatasaray, +90 212 249 4605. Owned by trainer doyen and ex-Harvey Nichols menswear buyer Can Soylu, this independent store offers exclusive footwear from sought-after brands like Etnies, Kr3w and more. Imagine a pair of limited-edition Nike Blazer Mid AB Vintage with suede tops, leather linings and rubber toe cap, next to High Skinny Premium Dunks adorned with cute Liberty prints. While its sister store (Bereketzade Mahallesi Camekan Sokak 4H Kuledibi) is a good spot to soak up Beyoğlu's bohemian vibe, the Bagdat Street branch is perfect for those wanting to explore the fashion hub of the Asian side.
Open Tue-Sat 10am-8pm, Mon and Sun noon-8pm Eternal Child's one-of-a-kind knit designs combine femininity with a touch of youthfulness. The woman behind the label, Gül Gürdamar, draws inspiration from the energy of the Tünel district, where her studio-cum-store is situated, in a spacious apartment in an old colonial-era building. This charming little shop is located in Cukurcuma - a district where lots of antique shops and cutting-edge boutiques sit side by side. If vintage is your thing, don't miss Pied de Poule - it's packed to the brim with some real gems. The store's eccentric owner Selale Gultekin started collecting stamps at the age of five, after which her habit of collecting never ceased. Her shop is like a grandma's attic full of clothes and accessories, all of which have a story - petit point embroidered Armenian tote bags, antique boaters, handbags, ancient traditional Ottoman outfits and glamorous ball gowns. • Faik Pasa Yokusu 19/1, Beyoğlu, +90 212 245 8116.
Thanks to its gradual gentrification and an influx of edgy shops over the past decade, Galata (also known as Karaköy) has become a magnet for the city's creative crowd – it's now often referred to as the "Soho of Istanbul". Building opened in 2009 and swiftly enhanced the area's appeal, with its innovative interior design and displays. The raw interior is packed with up-and-coming Turkish designer wares, such as Urbanbake's jewellery pieces, made of metal, silver, clay and electronic materials. The Bohemian, artsy neighbourhood of Cihangir is the perfect home for Atölye Mariposa's mixture of bygone and modern. Look out for porcelain tea cups, flirty dresses with lace details, cute floral dresses and Victorian bedspreads, alongside decorative textiles, bric-a-brac and furniture. At the back, there's a small atelier where one of the owners sews and stitches the in-house clothing lines – you'll be amazed by the extensive selection of colourful printed fabrics. Beymen Blender is the younger sister of Istanbul's established department store Beymen, and it's here that you'll find diffusion lines (cheaper options) of many international labels, including Sonia Rykiel, Chloé and Marc Jacobs.