Roman
Roman is a Turkish womenswear brand that opened its first store in Istanbul in 1980. It sells dresses, knitwear, coats and accessories through stores, franchise partners and online.
| Founded | 1980, Istanbul |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Turgut Toplusoy |
| Headquarters | Çekmeköy, Istanbul |
| Focus | Womenswear |
| Website | roman.com.tr |
What is Roman?
Roman is a women's fashion brand from Turkey, headquartered in Çekmeköy, Istanbul. It is led by Turgut Toplusoy, chairman of Roman Giyim.
History
Toplusoy started the business in 1980 with Hülya Durmaz, renting a 40 square metre store on Rumeli Caddesi in Istanbul. He later took over production and management himself. A second, larger store followed in Suadiye, and in 2005 the head office moved to Çekmeköy.
Products and positioning
Roman focuses exclusively on womenswear, with a background in coats and knitwear. Its current range includes:
- Dresses, blouses, shirts and skirts
- Knitwear, trousers, jackets and coats
- Jewellery, bags, belts, shoes, scarves and hats
Distribution
Roman sells through its own stores in Istanbul and cities across Anatolia, favouring street-level locations over shopping malls. It also runs an online store and accepts franchise applications.
Why it matters
Roman is one of Turkey's long-established domestic womenswear chains, illustrating how a single Istanbul store grew into a national brand with its own production heritage.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Roman from?
Roman is a Turkish womenswear brand headquartered in Çekmeköy, Istanbul.
When was Roman founded?
Roman opened its first store on Rumeli Caddesi in Istanbul in 1980.