In the world of fashion, innovation, new formations and perspectives always take the forefront. Every fashion designer and brand establishes a connection with new generations as long as they follow these innovations, thereby propelling themselves and their brands forward. Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the new venture of Meltem Meral, which embodies an understanding that fully embraces the current era.
A young name who received an education in fashion and established her own fashion brand. After finishing her studies and obtaining a degree in Business Administration from Koç University, she pursued her passion for fashion, officially launching her own brand in 2018 after refining her skills at Istanbul Fashion Academy (IMA). "Did you always have a curiosity about fashion?" I asked Meral this week as we met in her concept store in Bebek.
Meral, with a very calm and warm tone, tells me: "There was no one in my family who worked professionally in textiles or fashion. But my fascination with design began at a very young age. I believe my grandmother had a significant influence on this.
Many of my memories from my early childhood revolve around watching my grandmother produce things with a sewing machine in admiration. By watching her, I learned to sew and use a machine at a very young age. During my middle and high school years, I started redesigning or interpreting many items I bought or had in my closet for a long time in different ways.
I had already started pract.
