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I am an internationally oriented connector and entrepreneur who builds bridges between fashion brands and manufacturing partners. Based in Istanbul since 2014, I started 34 Textiles Sourcing & Manufacturing to guide clients from the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark through the entire production process, with a focus on sustainable and circular fashion. I am passionate about entrepreneurship, collaboration, and creating value through hands-on leadership and meticulous project management. I enjoy networking, exploring new markets, and building long-term partnerships that benefit people and the planet.…I am an internationally oriented connector and entrepreneur who builds bridges between fashion brands and manufacturing partners. Based in Istanbul since 2014, I started 34 Textiles Sourcing & Manufacturing to guide clients from the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark through the entire production process, with a focus on sustainable and circular fashion. I am passionate about entrepreneurship, collaboration, and creating value through hands-on leadership and meticulous project management. I enjoy networking, exploring new markets, and building long-term partnerships that benefit people and the planet.

Bengü Özcan

Project Manager, Production Manager, Merchandiser, +2

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I am an internationally oriented connector and entrepreneur who builds bridges between fashion brands and manufacturing partners. Based in Istanbul since 2014, I started 34 Textiles Sourcing & Manufacturing to guide clients from the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark through the entire production process, with a focus on sustainable and circular fashion. I am passionate about entrepreneurship, collaboration, and creating value through hands-on leadership and meticulous project management. I enjoy networking, exploring new markets, and building long-term partnerships that benefit people and the planet.…I am an internationally oriented connector and entrepreneur who builds bridges between fashion brands and manufacturing partners. Based in Istanbul since 2014, I started 34 Textiles Sourcing & Manufacturing to guide clients from the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark through the entire production process, with a focus on sustainable and circular fashion. I am passionate about entrepreneurship, collaboration, and creating value through hands-on leadership and meticulous project management. I enjoy networking, exploring new markets, and building long-term partnerships that benefit people and the planet.

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I am an internationally oriented connector and entrepreneur who builds bridges between fashion brands and manufacturing partners. Based in Istanbul since 2014, I started 34 Textiles Sourcing & Manufacturing to guide clients from the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark through the entire production process, with a focus on sustainable and circular fashion.

I am passionate about entrepreneurship, collaboration, and creating value through hands-on leadership and meticulous project management. I enjoy networking, exploring new markets, and building long-term partnerships that benefit people and the planet.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

German

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Managing Director at 34 Textiles Sourcing & Manufacturing

September 1, 2014 - Present

Founded and manage a textile production agency in Istanbul, overseeing operations across multiple factories (jersey, woven, denim, swimwear). Lead client relations with brands in the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark; negotiate buying prices to safeguard client margins; guide projects from sample development to final delivery; emphasize sustainable production and circular fashion practices; supported market entry efforts for a Turkish fashion brand into Europe by establishing distributors and agents in Italy, Portugal, Spain and France.

Policy Advisor – Regional Economy at Chamber of Commerce Rotterdam & Enterprise Europe Network

December 1, 2009 - August 31, 2014

Managed and developed projects to support regional economic growth, including creative industries, international trade promotion, and innovation networks. Organized business networking events connecting entrepreneurs and public sector stakeholders at regional, national, and European levels. Maintained strategic relationships with municipalities, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and business associations.

Dutch Government Trainee at Ministry of Economic Affairs – Department of Foreign Economic Relations

September 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009

Promoted internationalization of Dutch businesses and coordinated economic missions to and from North Africa. Drafted economic analyses on trade relations with North Africa and supported the Minister during a mission to Algeria. Organized trade missions to the UAE, Oman, and China.