BALIZZA
AboutSince 1993 · from Antakya to Istanbul
The BALIZZA story began in Antakya. Making women's clothing since 1993, the house showed at Milan Fashion Week in 2007. Today it serves boutiques around the world from its headquarters and production site in Kağıthane, Istanbul, and its showroom in Laleli.
Respect for fabric and the discipline of tailoring lie beneath every collection. Boutique owners build their own order by choosing colours and sizes; every piece is prepared with the same care.
Founder: Rutkay Çakırkaya
History
1993
Rutkay Moda is founded; the story begins in Antakya with women's clothing production.
2000
The move from Rutkay Moda to the BALIZZA brand.
2007
Runway shows at Milan Fashion Week: the 2008 collection is presented. Designer: Stefano Guerriero. According to press statements of the time, 45 stores abroad and 200 points of sale.
2015
According to a trade record, 52 points of sale abroad.
Today
Wholesale to boutiques around the world from the headquarters and production site in Kağıthane, Istanbul, and the showroom in Laleli. Buyers build their own order by choosing colours and sizes.
Headquarters and production
Çağlayan, Yayla Sk. No:3234403 Kağıthane / İstanbul+90 212 220 30 71
Market history
Sales have been made in Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, France, Kuwait, the UAE, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Syria and Saudi Arabia. A BALIZZA store in Romania (Bucharest) is open today.
Showroom
BALIZZA Laleli ShowroomMesihpaşa Mah. Koska Cad. No:4, Fatih / İstanbul
Open from 09:00