Flagship of Turkish fashion

Word to the wise: Check out Vakko's discount store in Eminönü (Yenicami Caddesi 1/13) for goods at a fraction of their original price.

Once the arbiter of Turkish fashion, Vakko still holds an important place in the country's sartorial hearts. It may no longer be cutting-edge, but it's classy and chic, with an excellent range of homeware, perfume, chocolate and more, as well as staff, who go out of their way to make you happy.

The fashion emporium's own-label ties and scarves are particularly original, and the lavish Ottoman-design fabrics are also worth checking out.