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Basak and Defne Kocabiyikoglu’s designs are a homage to the inner strength and spirit of the Turks A melting pot and meeting point of cultures, Istanbul is a treasured tourist destination but remains an underrated, under-the-radar city for fashion. The Turkish capital boasts gorgeous Mediterranean weather, delicious food and rich cultural experiences, all of which inform the local designers who clamour for international attention without compromising on their cultural values. Nackiye is one of the fresh new brands on the block introducing Turkish fashion to the world, and inspired by the country’s rich history and heritage.

It was founded by sisters Basak and Defne Kocabiyikoglu, and named after their great-grandmother. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Nackiye is one of the fresh new brands introducing Turkish fashion to the world, including the pictured Sherif Crop Vest in black from their pre-fall 2024 collection","url":"https://img.

i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/10/08/882af643-63a2-433c-bea0-a9d6055aa6f2_42ed3246.jpg"} Nackiye is one of the fresh new brands introducing Turkish fashion to the world, including the pictured Sherif Crop Vest in black from their pre-fall 2024 collection Advertisement “Our connection to Istanbul has a lot to do with sensations,” Basak sai.