What Roman is known for
Istanbul-founded womenswear brand started in 1980 by Turgut Toplusoy, who opened the first Roman store on Nişantaşı's Rumeli Street; now operates 29 stores in Turkey and 10 abroad.
Roman is a Turkish women's fashion brand founded in 1980 by Turgut Toplusoy, who opened the first store under the Roman name on Rumeli Street in Istanbul's Nisantasi district. The label built its identity on ready-to-wear pieces spanning daywear to evening and cocktail dresses, working in fabrics such as silk, cotton and crepe. From its single Istanbul store, Roman has grown into a multi-location retailer, with the company citing 29 stores in Turkey and 10 abroad in its most recent public figures, alongside a sportswear line and other product categories.
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