Globetrotter | Ece Sukan

Model, stylist, owner of one of Turkey?s most well known vintage shops, and Vogue Turkey?s Editor-at-Large to boot, Ece Sukan?s resume reads nothing short of impressive.  This fashion plate let?s us in to her enviable life and answers a few of our burning questions:

L-atitude: What is your favorite boutique in Turkey to frequent?

EceSukan: Midnight Express and Maybe Design.

Photo by Tamu McPherson

L: What type of treasures does your vintage shop carry?

ES: I have a rich variety of clothing and accessories from different periods. For example, I have this amazing beaded fringe dress from 1959 by YSL for Dior and a stunning evening gown by Mainbocher.  I also have dresses by Giorgio Di Sant'angelo and suits by Thierry Mugler.  The list goes on!

L: What accessory completes your outfit these days?

ES: These days I'm wearing either something art deco or 50's modern necklaces over bright colored turtleneck sweaters.

L: Which designers inspire you?

ES: Always the great YSL.  The last exhibition at Grand Palais was so amazing.  And also Miuccia Prada, AlberElbaz, Raf Simons, Ricardo Tisci and Nicholas Ghesquiere.

L: What are your favorite restaurants in Turkey?

ES: I like to go to Changa, M?nferit, Kahraman Fish Restaurant and EceMeyhane.

L: What are your favorite pieces from L-atitude?

ES: I love the Ikat pillows and the Vivien heel from Carmen Ho.

Visit Ece Sukan Vintage Store

Ahmet Fetgari Sokak No:152 Te?vikiye - ?STANBUL