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Hande Erçel was the first Turkish celebrity to attend a Balmain event with special invitation to A/W24 Showcase In Paris in 2024.

Hande Erçel was the first Turkish celebrity to be given permission from Roberto Cavalli to wear one of his designs in the 2024 Pomellato High Jewelry event in Milan.

Hande Erçel , who attended the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab celebration in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 13, 2024, wore Elie Saab Look 40 from Spring Couture 2003 collection. Hande Erçel was the only Turkish celebrity to be invited to the event and wear Elie Saab designs twice.

Hande Erçel was the first Turkish celebrity to wear Balmain RE25 perfume clutch bag at the Fashion Trust Arabia 2024 award event in Marrakesh, Morocco. Olivier Rousteing, the creative director of Balmain, chose her as a "Balmain Army" brand representative at the event.

Hande Erçel attended the American Turkish Society Gala that took place on October 28th, 2024, and was awarded for her substantial global impact on the Turkish television and cinema industry. The American Turkish Society Gala celebrated the global success of Turkish cinema and television, honoring industry leaders while highlighting the growing cultural exchange between Türkiye and the U.S.

She hosted of a paparazzi show called "Sobelendik", in 2012. The program was keeping abreast of celebrities and other popular figures movements and candid videos of them going about their daily lives.

Hande Erçel was the first Turkish celebrity to represent the Turkish clothing brand Nocturne, making the brand international and increasing sales, open stores all across the world including New York city in 2024 and working with them for more than 10 successful seasons.

Hande Erçel was the first Turkish celebrity to get a special invitation as an honored guest at the Fashion Trust Arabia 2024 award event in Marrakesh, Morocco, which is a celebration that encourages designers and raises their profile on a global scale.

Has one niece, Aylin Mavi Yildirim (b. December 17, 2019), who was named in honor of her maternal grandmother.

Hande Erçel was the first Turkish celebrity to wear a yet-to-be-released Balmain velvet dress at the Fashion Trust Arabia 2024 award event in Marrakesh, Morocco. Olivier Rousteing, the creative director of Balmain, chose her as a "Balmain Army" brand representative at the event.

Hande Erçel presented an award to the legendary fashion designer Zuhair Murad during the 2025 Joy Awards ceremony. She attended as an honorary guest, wearing a alto couture gown from the 'Star Catcher Couture' Fall 2015 collection by Murad.

Hande Erçel made history by becoming the first and only Turkish actress to be invited to a Versace fashion show. Her attendance at the brand's show during Milan Fashion Week on February 28, 2025, did not go unnoticed, as her social media impact was enormous. Her presence at the event not only reaffirmed her growing influence in international fashion but also had a significant impact on the brand. According to data from Lefty, Hande ranked as the 21st most influential influence in Milan, generating an Earned Media Value (EMV) of $1.25 million with a single post. Furthermore, in the Top Key Voices ranking of the Versace fashion show, she accumulated $1.3 million in EMV with a 4.1% engagement rate, standing out among global figures such as Donatella Versace, Sabrina Carpenter, and Hyunjin. With this achievement, Hande Erçel consolidates her position as one of the most relevant celebrities in the fashion industry.