Atelier ExC is a third generation family company. For 43 years, we have been a pioneer in the Ghent region and far beyond! Even before 1980, Ebru Sari’s grandfather, M. Dede Koyuncu, ran a textile shop in Ghent. There, he sold numerous exclusive design carpets and luxurious fabrics to countless couturiers. In 2006, his daughter and son-in-law started a business for women’s and men’s clothing in the same city. That is how our bespoke tailoring company came to be.
In 2012, Ebru Sari started her architecture studies with a great vision. However, shortly after her finishing master’s degree, she joined the family business to pursue a career in fashion. From the outside world, it would seem a career switch that could hardly be any more extreme; for entrepreneur Ebru herself it seemed only logical, since she comes from a family with a rich textile history.
When Ebru got married in February 2016, she decided to take on a new challenge with her husband Cagdas Sari. By the end of 2016, she had founded her own haute couture business. The power couple accomplished a strategic rebranding, resulting in the creation of Atelier ExC. The business is located in one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Sint-Amandsberg!
A fun fact about the naming of Atelier ExC: ‘E’ and ‘C’ are the couple’s initials. As Cagdas is co-owner and Ebru’s right hand, it was an obvious choice to incorporate elements of both their names in their brand.
What had begun in 1980 as a modest fabric store has throughout the years grown into a fashionable clothing store and atelier for women. Each generation added something of their own to the company; always evolving with the spirit of the times, but with steadfast loyalty to the remarkable standard and excellent service that started it all at the end of the 20th century.
To this day, our main goal remains unchanged: we are committed to quality and traditional craftsmanship. By applying the knowledge and experience she gained over three generations, our designer Ebru Sari brings that passion and skill to the world’s most determined and demanding women.
Atelier ExC was built on the aesthetic aspects of contemporary, feminine, refined and effortless styles. Our goal is to empower women by providing them modern, fashionable and original pieces using high quality materials. Cocktail dresses and evening wear are among the pieces we design for both Belgian and international clients.
Ebru Sari, our creative director, who’s been mesmerised by fashion from an early age on, graduated from Luca School of Arts in 2016. In her unique and personal creations, she aims to bring out the personality of each client, combining simplicity, clean lines and a dash of luxury.
Ebru Sari is also known as designer involved in larger projects, such as Miss Belgium. Each year, she designs marvellous costumes for the biggest international elections, such as Miss World and Miss Universe.
Mature, vivid and feminine are three powerful words that match the vibe of our fashion label. We makes sure to create designs that bring out the attractiveness and confidence our clients have deep down always possessed.
We emphasise the natural shape and beauty of women by creating detailed and elegant pieces that make you feel like the most desired woman in the room. Make sure to send us a message or schedule an appointment if you have got a personal request for us.
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