Istanbul based sisters Deniz and Pinar Yegin turned their shared passion for illustration, design and handicraft into Rumisu, a product line of ethically manufactured design goods that give back to their community. Rumisu works with the United Nations Development Programme and create jobs and promotes sustainable economic growth for the women of the Mardin region in Istanbul.

L-atitude’s very own Ashley Wick, scoured Istanbul to bring you the best suggestions for dining, shopping, relaxing and sleeping.

Check out I Love Souk, Kuwait's version of the famed Parisian concept store Colette, owned and curated by Sheikh Majid Al-Sabah. I Love Souk is part of the Al Sabah Art & Design Gallery. Located outside of the Al Corniche club this treasure trove of a shop is filled with an assortment of cool and kitschy design items, vintage clothes, maharaja’s jewels and unique must- have objects. I Love Souk is also the only licensed dealer of American Apparel clothing and Lomography cameras in Kuwait.