DESIGNER: NARGISSE E. AKYÜZ
Timeless Designs Shaped by the Creative Power of the Modern Woman
Founded in Canada and brought to life in Istanbul, NISSE tells a compelling story of female empowerment in contemporary fashion, through the vision of its founder and creative director Nargisse E. Akyüz. Established in 2012, the brand speaks to global women with a philosophy of sophisticated elegance, functional aesthetics, and timeless design.
Nargisse’s designs bring together the refined details of traditional tailoring with the dynamic rhythm of modern women's lives. NISSE collections empower the urban woman’s wardrobe through feminine lines infused with masculine touches, neutral color palettes, premium-quality materials, and principles of sustainable production—offering a fresh breath to the fashion scene.
Design Philosophy: The Power in Balance
Each NISSE piece reflects the graceful interplay of balance and contrasts. Nargisse’s design philosophy reveals the strength hidden in seemingly simple details: the contrast of a strong shoulder line with soft fabric, a flowing silhouette within a sharp blazer, a feminine stance shaped in neutral tones…
Minimal yet bold, simple yet captivating. The NISSE woman embodies the harmony of aesthetics, comfort, and confidence.
The Key to Timelessness: Functional Elegance
Under the leadership of Nargisse E. Akyüz, each collection reinterprets the legacy of classic tailoring with the silhouettes of the future. Layered blazers, form-fitting elegant shirts, fluid dresses, and flawlessly tailored trousers offer a refined style for every moment of the day.
This approach, which integrates functionality into every aesthetic detail, positions NISSE not merely as a fashion brand but as a design manifesto that mirrors the lifestyle of the modern woman.
Sustainability, Conscious Luxury, and Respect for the Future
NISSE takes responsibility not only for today but also for future generations. Eco-conscious production techniques, ethical workshop craftsmanship, and a slow fashion philosophy are deeply woven into the brand’s DNA. It defines luxury not through extravagance, but through permanence.
Who Is the NISSE Woman?
The NISSE woman perceives style not just as an outward appearance but as an inner expression—representing a charismatic and graceful presence. Her wardrobe is built with intuitive elegance, conscious choices, and refined details. For her, fashion isn’t a fast-moving trend but a sustainable form of self-expression. She challenges seasonal trends with timeless pieces, creating her own legacy of style.
She faces the city’s hustle in the morning with a minimalist blazer, leaving a striking impression at an evening event in a sharply tailored suit. Embracing her femininity with confidence and fearlessly blending masculine touches into her style, this woman tells her story through aesthetics. Her luxury lies not in exaggeration, but in the finesse of details and functionality.
With a mindful awareness of her environment and the world, she embraces the “less but better” philosophy. Every piece she wears reflects her lifestyle, values, and attitude. The NISSE woman is elegant, conscious, creative, and powerful. She doesn’t seek to be seen—she chooses to be noticed.
