Designer Begüm Akdoğanlar Akbay helms one of the most luxurious companies in the world: Begart. The label specializes in bags and accessories designed in exotic skins such as python, crocodile and iguana, often blended with traditional handicrafts such as tapestry and cross stitch. The collection is handcrafted from her atelier in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Launched in 2012, it is the only Turkish brand represented at the Premiere Classe trade show during Paris Fashion Week, and is sold around the world from Abu Dhabi to New York City and all points in between.