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* The Turkish accessories label is making its voice heard louder with its latest campaign, which makes a powerful statement against the patriarchy.
LONDON - Istanbul-based label Manu Atelier has been an exception of sorts in the accessories sector. At a time when the market is veering toward mega brands and longtime classics, Manu Atelier is one of the few contemporary accessories players that has managed to hold onto its currency.
With a post-pandemic world on the horizon, the young business, run by sisters Merve and Beste Manastir, wants to take things up a notch with a new flagship in its home of Istanbul, and a new campaign shot by photographer Harley Weir, who has also photographed campaigns for the likes of Balenciaga, Celine and Stella McCartney.
The Manastir sisters have always made a point of producing elevated, artistic imagery as part of their work, going far beyond the average Instagram visuals that other young brands tend to rely on. They have an ongoing partnership with stylist Alex Carl, who last year styled Lara Stone in the brand's collection, and have brought on Weir to work with them on a three-part series.
The first part of the campaign spotlights the...