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27, Mother of two

Trouser suit: The Kooples
T-shirt: Dolce & Gabbana
Shoes: Bottega Veneta

"Turkish designers become more and more interesting. And here in Istanbul they also have a great opportunity to sell their designs.”

23, Engineer

Top & skirt Zara
Sneakers Vintage

“The people here are crazy about fashion blogs. And they really inspire me too. Istanbul is international.”

26, director

Jacket Zara
Trousers Levi's
Shoes Hotic
Sunglasses Toms

“Istanbul attracts the creative people from all over Turkey. It’s international here, and people are open to new ideas.”

35, shoe designer

Jacket Vintage
Top Zara
Shoes Nike
Sunglasses Dior

“As a shoe designer I can really turn my ideas into reality here in Istanbul. Local craftsmen here turn my designs into actual shoes.”

58, businessman

Cardigan Hugo Boss
Shirt Acne
Trousers Gap
Shoes Camper
Sunglasses Vintage

"Istanbul is paradise!"

31, actress

Dress Morine Comte Marant
Shoes Handmade by a cobbler

"I love the chaos in Istanbul. And as a Kurd I can also express myself freely here.”

23, ceramics student

Jacket H&M
Trousers Tophsop
Sunglasses Urban Outfitters

“I like to wear crazy fashion. You can find enough of that here in Istanbul and no one gives you funny looks.”

29, interior designer

Jacket Hugo Boss
Shirt Massimo Dutti
Trousers David Nmana
Belt & shoes Prada

“Istanbul is exciting for young architects because the city is booming and there’s something new to discover every day!”

30, fashion designer

Bluse Maison Scotch
Rock Homemade
Sneakres New Balance
Tasche Givenchy“Live and let live! If you have crazy ideas, then Istanbul is the place for you.”

20, designer

Outfit Taksim Vintage
Sneakers Nike Air Max
Earrings Hello Kitty

“The ocean, a big city, friends – Istanbul is a cool place to hang out.”

16, Pupil

Jacket: Mango
Skirt: School Uniform
Sneakers: Converse
Scarf: Sister
Cap: from a friend

»Wir sind die verlorene Jugend: Marihuana, Hasch und Zigaretten. Peace, Love and Happiness!«

Shirt & Jacket: Star, from Japan
Pants: Iceman
Shoes: Coup de Foudre
Necklace: from Japan

»We are always under pressure here. I love the fact that there is a real rush hour. And the people are helpful and friendly – and a little bit crazy«