Manu Atelier
Turkey
Manu Atelier is a Turkish luxury bags, shoes and accessories brand launched in February 2014 by the sisters Beste and Merve Manastir. Its website says the brand presents the craftsmanship of their father, an Istanbul leather craftsman. It is known for bags such as Le Cambon.
| Launched | February 2014 |
|---|---|
| Co-founders | Beste and Merve Manastir |
| Country | Turkey (Istanbul family business) |
| Segment | Leather bags, shoes and accessories |
| Website | manuatelier.com |
What is Manu Atelier?
Manu Atelier is a Turkish brand of bags, shoes and small leather accessories. Its website describes it as offering luxury bags, shoes and accessories made from the finest leather, for modern women.
History
The brand launched in February 2014 and was co-founded by the sisters Beste and Merve Manastir. According to the brand's about page, they are the daughters of a longtime Istanbul leather craftsman who has worked as a handicraftsman since 1961. They grew up making miniature bags from leftover leather, and set up the brand to present their father's craftsmanship. The page mentions a former atelier in Beyoglu in Istanbul, but does not state the company's present headquarters, so none is given here.
Products and positioning
The online shop lists several product groups:
- Bags: Le Cambon, Eterno, Tote du Jour, Gala, Cambon Cabas, XL du Jour, The Fold Bag, Romy Pouch, Mini Backpack and Cylinder
- Shoes: sandals, mules, ballet flats, loafers, duck boots and pointed toe boots
- Small leather goods: card holders and laptop cases
- Gift cards
Business model and distribution
The brand sells online, and its site lists customer service hours in GMT+3. The sources consulted do not describe wholesale partners or any own stores, so the channel list for this profile is based on the e-commerce site only. No ownership beyond the co-founders is stated.
Why it matters
Manu Atelier is one of the better-known contemporary accessories labels from Turkey, built on a family leather craft tradition rather than on a legacy house.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Manu Atelier?
The brand's about page names the sisters Beste and Merve Manastir as co-founders and does not name any other owner.
Where is Manu Atelier from?
Manu Atelier is from Turkey. Its founders' family leather business is based in Istanbul, and the brand launched in February 2014.