We love plants, so when we discovered Labofem, a shop owned by Istanbul-based plant enthusiast Fem Güçlütürk, we had to pay a visit. Güçlütürk used to be partner at a PR company before she left in order to work with plants. Now, she sells a selection of plants and pots, which are either designed by local artists or hand-picked from flea markets, at her shop.

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With the uncanny grace of a dancer, Istanbul flits between tradition and today – here, contemporary art galleries rub shoulders with historic tea rooms and both towering high-rises and elaborately embellished minarets make up the city’s jagged skyline. The sheer size of the place takes our breath away – a populace of 15 million makes Istanbul the world’s fourth largest city.

Yet it takes a second, longer glance to discover Istanbul’s genuine charm – a charm born between winding alleys and picturesque roof terraces. To find the top spots, mb! teamed up with a local: Artist and illustrator Ceyhun Güney promises special glimpses of a city caught between two continents.

View the whole story including Ceyhun Güney’s favourite locations in town over at mb! Magazine

All images © Johannes Förster and Julian Robinet| Via: mb! Magazine

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