About Us
Founder & Creative Director Deniz Marsan
Moving between London and Istanbul, Deniz Marsan works across fashion, styling, and creative direction through a refined and recognisable visual language.
Her work spans celebrity styling, television productions, and creative consultancy across fashion, media, and brand collaborations. She is also the co-founder of ROOMPR (@roomtr), a multidisciplinary creative consultancy.
Founded in 2016, Direct Message began with swimwear and beachwear, later evolving into ready-to-wear and seasonal leather collections. The brand is defined by strong silhouettes, vibrant colours, refined textures, and an effortless, seasonless aesthetic.
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OUR VALUE
QUALITY
We work with premium Italian Carvico fabrics, high-performance polyamide materials, velvet and towel textures, combining technical quality with refined aesthetics.
Selected pieces feature hand-crafted embroidery and custom-developed prints, while our fabric-lined constructions are designed to sculpt and enhance the female silhouette while maintaining comfort and durability.
SIMPLICITY
We approach simplicity with intention — creating clean, adaptable silhouettes elevated through vibrant colours, iconic cuts, and thoughtful details that make each piece quietly distinctive.
SUSTAINABILITY
We believe sustainability begins with longevity.
Through high-quality fabrics, timeless design, and carefully crafted construction, we create pieces intended to last — both in durability and style.
CONSISTENCY
Each summer, we introduce new collections across swimwear, beachwear, and menswear — all built on the same principles of craftsmanship, fit, and identity.
Our winter collections focus exclusively on leather pieces, bringing the same bold and refined aesthetic into a new season.
DESIGN IDENTITY
From signature silhouettes to exclusive in-house patterns developed for both garments and swimwear, every Direct Message piece is created to feel recognisable, expressive, and timeless.