A neighborhood where you can explore local designers, haute couture dresses as well as shop from luxury boutiques. Ladies you can check Begum Khan, The Ninon, Fey, Gül Hürgel, Zeynep Arçay and Gül Ağış Lug von Siga for local fashion and accessories. Güneş Öztarakçı is the place for carpet heaven that you can pick from 7000 items including rare Uşak carpets to vibrant Hereke rugs and Anatolian kilims.

Bebek: Nestled by the Bosphorus, Bebek is one of the trendiest areas in Istanbul where you can find cute cafes, nice stores and have a chance to see the locals strolling around in their chic gym outfits and some elder ones having a sunbath or jumping into the sea. Midnight and Jaune are the must-see stores if you’re looking for cool designer pieces either RTW, ceramics or jewelry.