Collections from left-overs
#manifesto
“We believe in the power of
creativity and celebrate each persons individuality”
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Detailed but not over designed.
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Meant to be loved & passed down.
III.
Designed to outline every other piece in your wardrobe.
IV.
Has a unique soundtrack for each piece.
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Offers pieces you have to travel half the world to find.
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Always unique, one of a kind techniques applied by local artisans.
VII.
Has a infinite appetite for travel.
VIII.
Both spicy & salty.
#storybehind
We found Souq Samurai as the friendship of two girls who have Mediterranean hearts. Got inspired from endless Mediterranean continent and twisted oriental elements of coastlines.
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Our travels to Ibiza, Barcelona, Mykonos, Marrakesh, Capri and Italian Riviera Amalfi started journey of Souq Samurai.
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Istanbul, where east meets west is the location where we established Souq Samurai.
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Our goal is to design to be loved and passed down.
We consider sustainability, supporting environment, community and local craftsmanship mattering so much.
Approximately 80% of the collection is produced from premium quality leftover fabrics. We call them " pre-loved". Ancient techniques of Anatolian and Indian craftsmanship will continue to be the spice of the collection.
Upcycle
#pre-lovedfabrics
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Brand ID is sleek, laid back and mediterranean!
The brand has a familiarity among Turkish fashion followers and influencers.
Published in many digital and well known magazines. Famous with it’ s unique
Mediterranean style that has an oriental twist.
Fenn Shirt is one of the best - sellers.
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I asked and collected a true boy-friend shirt shapes from my male friend's in the beginning of this journey.
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The design flow, pattern, measurements, details and button sizes were worked through from collected materials.
Acid washes & garment dyes were used on jersey lines for bringing Mavi denim culture.
Antibes dress is the top seller in our products.
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I carried the design and details through all
collections since from the debut.
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Draping, wrap, tie detailing and side button opening became our signature.
The sets are the favorites for our customers.
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I carried #matchingset trend to our collections and they sold well.
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Matching sets were easy to style, go out and worn for all occassions.
#styling
I had chance to experience a bit further for creative direction and styling for our shootings.
(It was so tiring especially outdoor shooting, but so satisfying too)
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My aim was to give clues for our customers about our brand ID; salty, chic and chill Mediterranean life-style.
I did all stylings and art direction as well as all prop and set designs.
credit:
photographer Cihan Alp Giray photographer assistant Emre Ibis makeup artist Ceren Eroz hairstylist Kenan Sen