Fashion Without Compromise

We believe looking good, in great - value fashion, shouldn't cost the earth.
Our mission is to be the best option for you.

Made Smarter

How our business model better for the environment

Made Better

How our business model better for the environment

Made For Change

How our business model better for the environment

Made Smarter

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Small Batch Manufacturing

Made smarter manufacturing process

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Less Waste, More Value

We manufacture in small batches, ensuring we produce only what is needed, reducing waste to nearly zero. This model not only minimises excess inventory but also allows us to reinvest savings into better-quality materials – ensuring your clothes last longer.

It's the smarter way to manufacture.

Why it Matters

Zero-waste manufacturing helps address part of the 92 million tons of fashion waste¹ generated globally each year.

Traditional retail brands often factor in additional margins to cover inventory losses² from overproduction and unsold stock.

Small-batch production eliminates this waste which means we can pass those savings directly to our customers — offering better quality at a fair price.

Sources: 1. Chemicals & pollution action. UNEP. 07 Feb 2025
2. Markup vs. Margin. Joor. May 31, 2024

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Responsible Packaging

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Conscious Packaging, More Responsibility

We use either recycled packaging or cardboard packaging, minimising environmental impact.

Traditional plastic packaging contributes to the 300 million tons of plastic waste annually. Our packaging is sourced responsibly to ensure recyclability.

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Made Better

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Harmonious Working

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Müge Kilimcioğlu

Position: Seamstress Manager

Location: Istanbul

"I love working alongside colleagues who work in a totally different field to me. Working together makes my day go by so quickly"

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Innovation Through Collaboration

We built a Research & Development hub in Istanbul within the same premises as our Head Office teams.

Here, accountants, seamstresses, co-founders and merchandisers work side by side in a modern, collaborative space that fosters innovation and well-being.

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Fair & Ethical Labour

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Empowering People For a Better Future

At HiCCUP, fairness isn't just a principle – it's how we operate.

We maintain a 50/50 gender balance, ensuring equal opportunities for men and women across our workforce. Our commitment to fair wages and ethical labour practices means every worker is valued and respected.

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Made For Change

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Inclusivity Through Innovation

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Focusing On Diversity

We use AI models for our e-com imagery, allowing us to showcase a wider range of ethnicities and skin tones.

AI models eliminate biases in hiring while promoting authentic diversity and allows us to save costs (from fewer costly photoshoots) to be reallocated into product quality and customer value.
We're developing AI body diversity tools to improve inclusivity further.

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Making Delivery More Sustainable

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Reducing Our Transport-Related CO₂

Turkey's proximity to our customers facilitates shorter delivery routes to Europe and Asia, enhancing efficiency and reducing transit times.

Currently, we utilise air freight for rapid delivery; however, recognising the environmental impact, we're working towards transitioning to land transport to further reduce emissions.

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lay the foundations through research

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initiate testing for ground transport

2027

introduce a hybrid shipping model

2028

achieve 100% ground transport within a 3 day delivery radius