Mert Erkan was born in Istanbul, Turkey.

He completed his first education at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts Uniersity - Fashion & Textile Design Department. Then he completed his master’s degree at FMV Isik University Faculty of Fine Arts – Fashion & Textile Design Department.

In 2013 he has founded of his own brand MERT ERKAN.

The fashion shows he has prepared since 2013 are as follows:
–  FMV Oditorum – Mert Erkan FW/13 Runway-show
–  Bu Tarz Benim Show TV – Mert Erkan FW/14 Runway-show
–  W Hotel presents Mert Erkan – FW/15 Runway-show
–  Ankara Fashion Week – Mert Erkan SS/16 Runway-show
–  Ipekyolu Fashion Week – Mert Erkan FW/16 Runway-show
–  Ciragan Palace - Mert Erkan FW/16 Runway-show
–  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul - SS/17 Mini-Runway Show
–  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul - FW/17 Mini-Runway Show
–  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul - SS/18 Mini-Runway Show
–  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul - FW/18 Runway Show
–  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul - SS/19 Runway Show
–  Vietnam International Fashion Week presents Mert Erkan – SS/19 Runway Show

There are 9 domestic and overseas sales points in the world.

Many artists and celebrities prefer and wear this brand.