Speaking on the day, Cihangir Çetintırnak, Karaca UK MD, said: “Today is an exciting day as we celebrate the opening of our first UK store in Islington, one of London’s most dynamic retail destinations. An exciting time for Karaca, seeing the store come to life with guests and now customers as we officially open to the public is a high point for us, as we look to continue the company’s global expansion here in the UK both online and as a bricks-and-mortar retailer. We welcome the local community and shoppers from farther afield to not only be a part of our journey, but also as welcomed members of the Karaca family.”

Displayed on reclaimed wooden pallets in the new London store, Karaca’s collections span across tableware, cookware, bedding, home accessories and small appliances including its latest Christmas ranges and gifting. Additionally, visionary designer Hussein Chalayan’s limited edition sculptural tableware collection, crafted from ground pearl, also features, following its successful UK launch at Design London in September.

With sights firmly set on growth, Karaca now operates from over 375 dedicated stores and more than 1,100 concessions, as well as its online shopping channels, across three continents. Adapting an innovative approach has led Karaca to become a household name, with the majority of stores outside of Türkiye based in Europe.