Turkiye’s fashion design, with Istanbul as its epicenter, had long won its place on the world scene, with home-grown designers offering a wide range of collections—from ready-to-wear to leather goods—that embody innovative design and exquisite craftsmanship. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week-Istanbul, a number of prestigious fashion schools and a flourishing trove of concept stores continue to make the city a thriving playground for fashion’s next-gen.
Meanwhile, Istanbul is making waves in jewelry design, too. The last 10 years has witnessed a dramatic change in the way jewelry is created and worn, with some new and established brands aimed at a modern, cosmopolitan and demanding public, representing contemporary visions of the crossroads between East and West with their personal imprint.
It’s not surprising though. The art of jewelry in Anatolia is a tradition…
