Istanbul Shopping

  1. Bis

    Its good line in funky urban wear, including clubbing wear, makes Bis a favourite with bright young things. There's another store at Hayriye Sokak 18A, Çukurcuma.

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  2. Koç Deri

    If you fancy a leather jacket or coat, Koç is bound to have something that suits. It's one of the bazaar's busiest stores and certainly the most stylish of the leather outlets here.

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  3. Leyla Seyhanli

    If you love old clothes, you'll adore Leyla Seyhanlı's boutique. Filled to the brim with piles of Ottoman embroidery and outfits, it's a rummager's delight. It stocks everything from 1890s cashmere and velvet coats to 1950s taffeta party frocks to silk embroidery cushion covers that would have been at home in the Dolmabahçe Palace linen cupboard.

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  4. Mavi Jeans

    The dress code of choice for İstanbul's youth is a pair of worn jeans (usually tight and low-slung) and a fair percentage of these would have been purchased from local company Mavi. Among the most popular ranges are those designed by internationally recognised fashion designer, Rıfat Özbek. Prices are at least half of those of foreign imports. There are other branches at İstiklal Caddesi 195 and 425.

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  5. Sedef Çalarkan

    Here you'll find a fabulously funky range of T-shirts and leather bags decorated with images of sultans. We were particularly taken with the design featuring Murad III wearing a Bluetooth headset!

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  6. Semerkand Suzani

    If you fancy the idea of swanning around at home wearing an old kaftan from Uzbekistan or a dowry shirt from Anatolia, this is where you can source them. There are caps, fabrics and lots of lovely pieces to choose from.

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  7. Vakko İndirim

    If you've checked out Vakko's style at one of the malls or in Teşvikiye but have concerns about the price tags, this remainder store may be for you. There's a good selection of quality women's and men's clothing, as well as shoes and accessories.

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