Raisa Vanessa
Raisa Vanessa is a Turkish designer label founded by twin sisters Raisa and Vanessa Sason in Istanbul. Known as a couture brand, it makes womenswear and started out with bags and swimwear.
| Founders | Raisa and Vanessa Sason |
|---|---|
| Base | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Showroom | Arnavutköy, Istanbul |
| Positioning | Couture-led womenswear |
| Website | raisavanessa.com |
What is Raisa Vanessa?
Raisa Vanessa is an Istanbul based designer label created by the identical twins Raisa and Vanessa Sason. The sisters say their passion for design grew out of being twins and being dressed alike as children.
History
The pair designed their first bag at the age of 15. Their early work included bags, bikinis and apparel for a polo team outside Turkey, before the label developed into a couture brand. They later designed a capsule collection for Trendyol, intended to be affordable and widely accessible.
Products and positioning
Raisa Vanessa is positioned as a couture brand for women. The designers adapt couture techniques to a fast paced lifestyle, drawing on street style as well as new technical fabrics. Their work is characterised by decorative details such as jacquards and embellished buttons.
Distribution
The brand has a showroom in a waterfront mansion in Arnavutköy on the Bosphorus and sells online. Its collections are also carried by international luxury retailers, including in the Gulf region.
Why it matters
Raisa Vanessa is one of the Turkish designer labels that have built international reach from Istanbul, illustrating how local couture houses can work with both luxury retail and large digital platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Raisa Vanessa?
Raisa Vanessa was founded by the identical twin sisters Raisa and Vanessa Sason.
Where is Raisa Vanessa from?
Raisa Vanessa is a Turkish label based in Istanbul, with a showroom in Arnavutköy.