

Initially that was ok with Jason, but there was something missing.

School was important because it led to a “respectable job”, that job being a doctor, a lawyer, or an engineer.

They even said school is “like Disneyland but better…”. Jason Lee grew up in Kansas raised by a family who idolized education. If there’s anything to be learned from Ege’s story, it is this: With time, patience, and endurance, success is never too far out of reach. Instead, he saw each “No” as an opportunity to simply try again and each “Maybe” as a reason to push himself harder. Though these obstacles might have broken anyone else’s spirit, they did not break Ege’s. He received one decline after another when seeking influencers to help promote his brand. He grappled with the rejection of a big-time investor in the early days of TUTUNJ. Along his journey, Ege faced an inordinate number of “No’s” compared to “Yes’s”. However, what makes Ege’s story truly inspiring are not only the victories he celebrated but also the challenges he braved. Since then, TUTUNJ has seen its products donned and praised by superstar models Meredith Mikelson and Alessandra Ambrósio. Initially he started with nothing but a few designs in his head and the encouragement of some friends. Born in Turkey, Ege's flair for design led him to found the clothing brand TUTUNJ.
