Istanbul Zip Code Guide Galata
Where to shop in Istanbul..GALATA
Atelier 55
55 Seraskerci ?ikinazi, Galata
An exceptional concept store in Istanbul stocking young Turkish designers and international labels. We especially loved Atelier 55's eclectic jewelry collections, and their espresso bar in case you get too tired from shopping.
Laundromat
Glata Towers (nr), Kuledibi, Galip Dede Cad. 93/B
Chic contemporary boutique right across from the Galata Tower. Find Istanbul's up and coming designer collections in this LES inspired store.
Simay Bulbul
Galata Area; Sahkulu Bostan Sokak, No. 22A
Simay Bulbul's signature boutique in the chic Galatay area. In addition to her Rick Own-esque clothing, what is notable in this store is the interesting collection ofwell-priced jewelry ? especially her rings!
Where to shop in Istanbul..
GALATA
Atelier 55
55 Seraskerci ?ikinazi, Galata
An exceptional concept store in Istanbul stocking young Turkish designers and international labels. We especially loved Atelier 55's eclectic jewelry collections, and their espresso bar in case you get too tired from shopping.
Laundromat
Glata Towers (nr), Kuledibi, Galip Dede Cad. 93/B
Chic contemporary boutique right across from the Galata Tower. Find Istanbul's up and coming designer collections in this LES inspired store.
Simay Bulbul
Galata Area; Sahkulu Bostan Sokak, No. 22A
Simay Bulbul's signature boutique in the chic Galatay area. In addition to her Rick Own-esque clothing, what is notable in this store is the interesting collection ofwell-priced jewelry ? especially her rings!
Istanbul Zip Code Guide Nisantasi
Where to shop in Istanbul..N??ANTA?I
Gasia
Gazi sinanpasa sok.
18/5Nuruosmaniye
Right above the Alexander Mcqueen store in Nisantasi, this fine jewelry store has gems to die for. Patricia Field found a beautiful crescent/star necklace there for SJP in Sex and the City 2. Check out L-atitude's Istanbul section for some of Gasia's more affordable creations!
Midnight Express
Kad?rgalar Cad. A??k Hava Apt. No:8/3
Midnight Express would fit in perfectly in Nolita. One of our favorite stores in Istanbul with a carefully curated collection of Turkish and international emerging designers. We left with bags in tow!
Yatsik
?akay?k Sokak, Olcay Apt. No:13/1 Te?vikiye, ?i?li
Rifat Ozbek's home d?cor store - Heaven for the true Ikat lover!
V2K designers Ni?anta??
Abdi ?pek?i Cad. No: 31
Hot Hot! Our friend Demet Muftuoglu is the Creative Director of V2K. This is where Istanbul's fashion-set goes to stock up with the latest contemporary designer collections.
Where to shop in Istanbul..
N??ANTA?I
Gasia
Gazi sinanpasa sok.
18/5Nuruosmaniye
Right above the Alexander Mcqueen store in Nisantasi, this fine jewelry store has gems to die for. Patricia Field found a beautiful crescent/star necklace there for SJP in Sex and the City 2. Check out L-atitude's Istanbul section for some of Gasia's more affordable creations!
Midnight Express
Kad?rgalar Cad. A??k Hava Apt. No:8/3
Midnight Express would fit in perfectly in Nolita. One of our favorite stores in Istanbul with a carefully curated collection of Turkish and international emerging designers. We left with bags in tow!
Yatsik
?akay?k Sokak, Olcay Apt. No:13/1 Te?vikiye, ?i?li
Rifat Ozbek's home d?cor store - Heaven for the true Ikat lover!
V2K designers Ni?anta??
Abdi ?pek?i Cad. No: 31
Hot Hot! Our friend Demet Muftuoglu is the Creative Director of V2K. This is where Istanbul's fashion-set goes to stock up with the latest contemporary designer collections.
From Istanbul, With Love..
After weeks of being stuck in the office preparing for our launch it was finally time to go back to what I love best, roaming the world in search of treasures. Istanbul truly didn?t disappoint as L-atitude?s latest destination.After weeks of being stuck in the office preparing for our launch it was finally time to go back to what I love best, roaming the world in search of treasures.
Istanbul truly didn?t disappoint as L-atitude?s latest destination. The mosques, minarets, palaces, and of course, the grand bazaar, made me feel like I had stumbled backwards into the ottoman empire. Luckily, photographer Garance Dor? was by our side constantly shooting Istanbul?s modern day ?It? girls and drawing me back into all that is new and happening in the city.
Ashley, Garance and I managed to scavenge the city and brought back with us the best of the old world mixed with the many secret new resources we were introduced to by Istanbul?s inner circle.
We are sure you will enjoy the exquisite old world artistry we found in the Grand Bazaar - from hand-woven ikat fabrics, to hamam (?Turkish bath?) towels transformed into scarves or sarongs, to old school baubles. In Galata and Bebek we met young Turkish designers who incorporated their cultural roots into modern fashion trends. As you?ll see, we are officially obsessed with evil eye inspired jewelry and everything that screams ikat!
I could go on and on and on, but I won?t keep you. Stay tuned for our Istanbul launch tomorrow! I hope you?ll enjoy Garance?s snapshots of our trip, browsing through the spoils we brought back and meeting all the cool people that make the city a budding capital of chic fashion and design.
Enjoy a taste of Istanbul on L-atitude ? until your next vacation.
Te?ekk?rler!
Istanbul | Top Ten List
L-ATITUDE's very own Ashley Wick scoured Istanbul to bring you the best suggestions for dining, shopping, relaxing and sleeping. L-ATITUDE's very own Ashley Wick scoured Istanbul to bring you the best suggestions for dining, shopping, relaxing and sleeping. 1. Grub: We recommend the Doner or Iskender Kabab (shaved meat over butter-soaked pita bread, topped with stewed tomatoes and yogurt), followed by the Tavukgogsu (chicken pudding, a surprisingly sweet and...
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If exclusivity is one of the most important things to you when it comes to your style, and you get a high off of knowing you?re wearing something one-of-a-kind, then new Bushwick spot, How to Make Boots from Your Garage, promises to thrill your style senses.If exclusivity is one of the most important things to you when it comes to your style, and you get a high off of knowing you?re wearing something one-of-a-kind, then new Bushwick spot, How to Make Boots from Your Garage, promises to thrill your style senses.
How to Make Boots from Your Garage is built on these principles ? those and the solution to all those times you?ve dreamed up the perfect boot in your head only to realize it doesn?t actually exist. This craft school/shop is the creation of designer Olivier Rabbath, who was tired of not being able to find the shoes he envisioned for his unisex line, Illusion. He studied the art of shoemaking, and now wants to share with shoe lovers in New York.
At How to Make Boots from Your Garage, $375 will enroll you in a fifteen-hour class that can span over the course of a week or a month. During this class, you?ll learn how to make a pair of shoes from start to finish, and then you will, of course, get to keep the pair you make. This is DIY at its finest. You?ll learn from a master. You?ll reach that fashion nirvana state of knowing that you are, without a doubt, the only person wearing those boots.
If you?re not feeling so hands-on, you can also shop Rabbath?s creations at the Bushwick location. A buzzed-about favorite is a pair of boots with gold-plated heels. As fashion continues to get more and more hands-on and community-based, making your own boots could be the future of shopping.
How to Make Boots from Your Garage is at 180 Hoyt Street in Bushwick.
New York: Hotspot Restaurants
There are three hot spots you simply must run to check out: The Dutch, The Lamb?s Club and The James. They are the latest and greatest NYC has to offer.The Dutch
Foodies flock to chef Andrew Carmellini?s (Caf? Boulud, Locanda Verde) latest venture in Soho?s old Cub Room space to try an updated American menu with international influences.
131 Sullivan Street
The Lamb?s Club
The prestigious restaurant has become the quintessential pre and post-theatre dining spot thanks to chef Geoffrey Zakarian and homage is paid to the space?s former occupants: the Lambs theatre group.
http://thelambsclub.com/index.php
The James
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http://www.jameshotels.com/Page.aspx?name=The-James-New-York
New York: City Secrets- Accessorize Your Social Media Presence
Social media isn?t just for the tech world anymore; in fact if there?s one industry that has embraced the vast world of Twitter, Foursquare and Facebook ? fashion wins.Social media isn?t just for the tech world anymore; in fact if there?s one industry that has embraced the vast world of Twitter, Foursquare and Facebook ? fashion wins. Womens Wear Daily keeps its Twitter followers up to date on the event details of the evening, while rouge accounts like @NoBtotheS calls out certain eccentricities and personalities in the style crew that everyone wants to evoke, but can?t.
Now the world has a chance to reap additional shopping benefits from their social media habits and Foursquare check- ins. Certain locations reward their mayors with certain discounts or freebies, but let?s be honest: becoming the mayor of a store in a big city like New York, Paris, LA, or London is nearly impossible.
So forgo the serious stalkage involved with earning the virtual crown and focus on the ever-growing list of badges that Foursquare?s creating. For the sartorial inspired individuals, direct the aim towards earning a select few of the fashion approved circles of social media goodness. Though Marc Jacobs? Fashion Victim badge has already hit retirement, the brains behind Foursquare are regularly updating their offerings. Snag Lucky Magazine?s Elite shopper by checking into five of their favorite boutiques, Bravo?s Fashionista and Real Housewife with a few visits to the well-heeled socialites must-visit spots, or People?s Hot Spot with check-ins at celebrity shopping haunts.
Sure, they?re virtual badges, but who doesn?t love a nice little accessory to decorate their social media presence?
City Secrets: Le Bain
Breathtaking views, an impossibly cool guest list of celebrities and tastemakers, a destination with a scandalous history and the piece de resistance: a pool. When Le Bain opened in June at the Meatpacking District?s The Standard Hotel, it was instantly clear that this nightclub would be THE place to party.Breathtaking views, an impossibly cool guest list of celebrities and tastemakers, a destination with a scandalous history and the piece de resistance: a pool. When Le Bain opened in June at the Meatpacking District?s The Standard Hotel, it was instantly clear that this nightclub would be THE place to party.
Since its opening, The Standard Hotel has been stealing the show downtown with antics that people couldn?t resist paying attention to--especially with floor-to-ceiling windows in the hotel rooms that set the stage for a ?show? to passer-byers. People have embraced this downtown hot spot, making it the perfect place for a rooftop nightclub that celebrates decadence.
The Standard has two nightclubs that equally take center stage. Le Bain sits just next to New York?s other sexy spot, the Boom Boom Room. Head to Boom Boom to mingle with the more traditionally fashionable and socially powerful crowd, or choose Le Bain for the cool kids and bright young things ? like James Franco, Terrence Koh, Justin Theroux, Olivia Palermo and Christian Siriano. You can mingle around the pool and even go for a swim ? take advantage of the pricey but convenient swimsuit vending machine if you?re ill-prepared. Thirsty? The pool?s bar is close by with cocktails and bar snacks ? like the aptly named Paris Spritz: Aperol, St. Germain, soda and champagne.
There?s no bad night to hit Le Bain ? there?s always a chic crowd of familiar faces and it?s always a party. Between the rooftop views and the pool, the club is arguably the sexiest destination right now in New York.
Le Bain is located at the Standard Hotel, at 848 Washington Street.
New York City Secrets: Brooklyn Winery
Williamsburg has it all. The ?hipster haven? is home to the most sought-after, most underground, most diverse or just all-around best music, art, indie fashion, vintage shopping, food, microbrews ? and now wine. Brian Leventhal, however, saw that Williamsburg does have the potential to be an oenophiliac borough --wine just needed to be reinvented. And so, Brooklyn Winery was born.Williamsburg has it all. The ?hipster haven? is home to the most sought-after, most underground, most diverse or just all-around best music, art, indie fashion, vintage shopping, food, microbrews ? and now wine. Brian Leventhal, however, saw that Williamsburg does have the potential to be an oenophiliac borough --wine just needed to be reinvented. And so, Brooklyn Winery was born.
Brooklyn Winery isn?t your typical wine bar. Keeping with Williamsburg?s artistic, hands-on legacy, the 8,000 square-foot space offers the opportunity to make your own wine ? something Leventhal and his partner, John Stires, wanted people to be able to do right here in the city. Master winemaker, Conor McCormack, is on hand to guide beginners to experts through the entire process; from crushing the grapes to bottling their creations. Brooklyn Winery also features a spacious wine bar and event space, creating a real headquarters for wine in Williamsburg. Wine enthusiasts and future wine enthusiasts can learn a whole new skill in winemaking, they can gather and sample local and house-made wines and they can form a new community ? which is just what Leventhal and Stires were hoping for.
In addition to wines you?ve never had before, Brooklyn Winery also boats a small plates menu supplied by nearby Radish ? things like lamb meatballs and gourmet popcorn. With locally sourced food and wine, it seems that Brooklyn Winery has successfully brought wine to Williamsburg in true Brooklyn fashion.
Brooklyn Winery is located at 213 North 8th Street between Driggs and Roebling Streets.
New York FIT Show: Japanese Designers
The FIT Museum is currently housing the Japan Fashion Now exhibit. Curated by fashion academic-doyenne, Valerie Steele, it is the first of its kind to feature contemporary Japanese fashion in a complete journey from the 1980s to today. Starting with the key designers of the ?80s fashion revolution -- Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, and Rei Kawabuko of Comme des Garcons, the exhibit moves on to new brands such as Undercover, Sacai, and Matohu. Naturally, the showcase also pays tribute to the important street trends and subcultures that Japan is so well known for; Classic Lolita, Prince Decoration, and Cosplay (Costume Play), which stand side by side in peculiar harmony.The FIT Museum is currently housing the Japan Fashion Now exhibit. Curated by fashion academic-doyenne, Valerie Steele, it is the first of its kind to feature contemporary Japanese fashion in a complete journey from the 1980s to today. Starting with the key designers of the ?80s fashion revolution -- Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, and Rei Kawabuko of Comme des Garcons, the exhibit moves on to new brands such as Undercover, Sacai, and Matohu. Naturally, the showcase also pays tribute to the important street trends and subcultures that Japan is so well known for; Classic Lolita, Prince Decoration, and Cosplay (Costume Play), which stand side by side in peculiar harmony.
Fashion Institute of Technology
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street
New York, New York
Hours
Tuesday to Friday, noon-8pm
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and legal holidays
Admission is free
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