Modaist
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Garment sourcing agency and foreign trade company

From Türkiyefor Italian fashion

We work with Italian clothing brands to develop samples. We oversee garment production in Türkiye and arrange delivery to Italy.

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Garments on hangers from the Modaist catalogue.
Istanbul — ItalyThe agency

About us

Over 20 years in the Italian market

Modaist is an Istanbul-based garment sourcing agency and foreign trade company.We help Italian brands develop collections, manufacture in Türkiye and source products across a range of clothing categories.

One point of contact throughout

Our team follows each project from sampling through to production orders. We coordinate suppliers and factories, check the quality of the goods and organise imports and exports.

Agreed quality, specifications and deadlines

For each order, we take responsibility for delivery in line with the agreed quality standards, specifications and deadlines. Our bilingual team helps the brand and manufacturers communicate clearly.

Services

From sample to delivery

We coordinate sampling and production orders, with checks on materials and finished goods.

Finished garments on a rail and sewing patterns in a clothing atelier.
  1. Consulting and quotations

    We review samples and client requirements and prepare a quotation based on the project specifications.

  2. Fabric and trim sourcing

    We find suitable materials and can source client-specified fabrics and trims internationally, checking them against the agreed requirements.

  3. Sample development and presentation

    We coordinate sample development, including samples for sales teams, and follow up on the agreed revisions.

  4. Production planning and follow-up

    We select manufacturers in Türkiye. We oversee production, check that technical specifications are met and track progress against agreed deadlines.

  5. Quality control

    We check that materials and finished goods meet the agreed specifications and quality requirements.

  6. Shipping and foreign trade

    We coordinate import and export operations and arrange shipping.

Sampling

From brief to approved sample

We coordinate sample development with the manufacturer and follow the revisions agreed with the brand.

  1. Brief and reference garment

    We start with a tech pack or a reference garment. We review the client’s requirements before starting sample development.

    A technical sketch on paper with a dressmaker’s tape measure.
  2. Fabrics and trims

    We source fabrics and trims for the garment and check them against the agreed specifications.

    Hands holding a selection of checked fabric swatches.
  3. Prototype development

    We coordinate sample development with the manufacturer, including samples for sales teams.

    Hands measuring a garment on a dress form.
  4. Revisions and approval

    We follow the agreed revisions through to approval. The approved sample becomes the reference for production.

    Fitting a checked jacket: the side is pinned by hand.

Illustrative images

References

Brands and collaborations

A selection of ongoing collaborations and references from previous work.

Ongoing collaborations

  • Cape Horn
  • Jaggy
  • Lumberjack
  • Maglificio B.M.
  • Manifatture Bellet
  • Marlboro Classics (MCS)
  • Navigare
  • Refrigue
  • Zeybra

Other references

  • Altea
  • Armata di Mare
  • Acerbis
  • Beverly Hills
  • Brooksfield
  • DeN store
  • Henri-Lloyd
  • Henry Cotton's
  • Magazzini del Sale
  • MC2 Saint Barth
  • Messagerie
  • Napapijri
  • Verri

Modaist’s experience also includes uniform projects for international schools and work with retailers and smaller brands.

Spring / Summer 2028

Let’s discuss your next sampling project

We have started developing SS28 samples for sales teams. If you have samples you would like us to quote for or produce, get in touch to discuss your project.

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Contact

Your contact

Çisem Veziroğlu

Office address

Ömer Paşa Caddesi, Avcı Sokak No 33
Çınar Apartmanı, Daire 24, Kat 9
34730 Göztepe (Kadıköy)
Istanbul, Türkiye

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