Nur Yerlitaş (born Nuray Yerlitaş; 11 August 1955 – 27 April 2020) was a Turkish fashion designer and media personality. Born in Istanbul, she became widely known in Turkey for both her creative work in clothing and accessories and for her candid presence on television.
Early career and development
Yerlitaş began her professional life selling imported accessories, especially pieces brought from Italy, and later used that experience as a foundation to open her own boutique. Over time she transitioned from retail into design, creating garments and accessory collections for a local clientele and gradually building a reputation in the Turkish fashion scene.
Style and contributions
She was recognized for a distinctive, confident aesthetic and for embracing visible, glamorous looks that resonated with popular tastes. As a designer and public figure, Yerlitaş helped popularize bold choices in evening wear and accessories in Turkey and was frequently associated with high-impact, attention-getting styling.
Television and public life
Yerlitaş reached a broader audience through television. She served as a judge on the fashion competition show İşte Benim Stilim from 2015 to 2017, where her frank critiques and lively personality made her a familiar face to viewers. Her media work expanded her influence beyond boutiques into mainstream popular culture.
Illness, death, and legacy
In August 2018 she was diagnosed with brain cancer. Nur Yerlitaş died at her home in Istanbul on 27 April 2020 at the age of 64. She is remembered in Turkey as a prominent stylist and charismatic television figure whose career bridged retail, design and broadcast media.
- Born: 11 August 1955, Istanbul.
- Television: Judge on İşte Benim Stilim (2015–2017).
- Death: 27 April 2020, brain cancer.