Selmacilek
Emerging · $400–$700 · Istanbul, Türkiye
Structured blazers, dresses and tailoring with bold femininity, handmade in Istanbul for women who dress with confidence.
Think: Bold feminine, modern silhouettes, vibrant.
The buy: the scarf-detailed blazer
What to buy
the scarf-detailed blazer
Categories
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Why Selmacilek is worth it
Selmacilek cuts clean coats, jackets and tailoring, then adds one unexpected detail, a knotted scarf or a cape back, that carries the whole look.
The shapes start simple and sharp: double-breasted coats, vegan leather jackets, boxy blazers with strong shoulders. Then comes one twist, like a scarf panel tied over the lapels, a cape layer falling down the back or a belted skirt that unhooks from a jacket. The palette leans black, brown and ecru, so that single detail does the talking, and everything is made in small runs in Istanbul.
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About Selmacilek
Selma Çilek studied business, then fashion design at Milan's Istituto Marangoni, before starting her label in Bebek, Istanbul, in 2013.
She wanted clothes that read simple and striking without ever looking overdone. The label became known for outerwear with one telling detail, from tied scarves to cape backs, made in Istanbul with hand-stitched finishing.
- Founded
- 2013
- Founded by
- Selma Çilek
- Based in
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Made in
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Made of
- Mostly polyester, including vegan leather, plus cotton, viscose blends and some wool blends
- Shipping
- Ships free worldwide from Istanbul by DHL; US buyers pay import duties, which DHL usually collects before delivery.
- Where to buy
- Selmacilek's own site · Our Selmacilek picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Sizes run XS to L, roughly US 2 to 8, and a few pieces come as XS-S or M-L, cut to span two neighboring sizes. If you're between sizes, the brand will suggest one from your measurements.
- Fabric
Most outerwear is polyester, including the vegan leather and the wool-look coats, with a few wool-blend coats, and much of it is dry clean only. Pieces are made in limited runs, so a sold-out size may not come back.
- Shipping
Shipping to the US is free by DHL, but prices leave out US duties, which apply at any order value and which DHL typically collects before handing over the parcel. Orders leave Istanbul in two to seven business days.
- Returns
There are no refunds. Within 14 days of delivery you can swap for another size or style, or take store credit that never expires, and you pay the exchange shipping and any customs costs.
What Selmacilek is made of
Polyester · Cotton · Viscose
- Natural
- 34%
- Plant-based
- 15%
- Synthetic
- 51%
Works most in: polyester, cotton and viscose
From the fabric listed on 507 pieces · 97% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Selmacilek, answered
- What is Selmacilek?
- Selmacilek is an Istanbul ready-to-wear label from designer Selma Çilek, known for coats, jackets and tailoring that pair a clean cut with one standout detail.
- Is Selmacilek a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for outerwear with a point of view: clean coats and jackets, each with one detail like a tied scarf or a cape back, made in small runs in Istanbul with hand-stitched finishing.
- Who founded Selmacilek?
- Designer Selma Çilek founded it in 2013 in Bebek, Istanbul, after studying fashion design at Istituto Marangoni in Milan.
- Where is Selmacilek from?
- Istanbul, Turkey. The label was founded in the city's Bebek neighborhood.
- Where is Selmacilek made?
- In Istanbul, Turkey, in limited quantities, with hand-stitched details.
- What sizes does Selmacilek come in?
- XS to L, roughly US 2 to 8. Some pieces are sized XS-S or M-L to cover two neighboring sizes.
- Does Selmacilek ship to the US?
- Yes, free by DHL from Istanbul. US duties are not included and are usually collected before delivery, and there are no refunds, only exchanges or store credit within 14 days.
- Where can I buy Selmacilek?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Selmacilek picks.
- What is Selmacilek made of?
- Across the 507 Selmacilek pieces we could read in October 2026, about 34% of the fabric is natural fibers, 15% plant-based fibers like viscose and 51% synthetic. The most common fabrics are polyester, cotton and viscose.
- Which brands are like Selmacilek?
- If you like Selmacilek, look at SIMKHAI, Iro, L’Agence and ALC.