His personality is polite, warm, charming and I wished I could have spent all afternoon talking.
Garment designer Ebru Yeni taking a short break out in front of her atelier in Galatasaray. Ever the busy bee, I got a chance to interview her about designing for brand development. Read the full interview.
One of the partners at 360 Istanbul, Sashah Khan moves with a stylish clientèle. International nightlife figure and lover of the good life, looking sharp as always. Maybe going out for a spin in the convertible in the English countryside? Bravo Sash, I really dig this look!
Fashion and handbag designer Ahmet Baytar has a great sense of humor and of style. Smooth charisma in a silk tuxedo jacket and faux leopard slip-ons. Tell us. Does the bird have a name?
A living doll, Buket is a familiar face around town. A bright, energetic spirit, she also has one of the coolest tattoos I have ever seen.
Talented performer Rodrigo Labarca looking dapper in a jacket he himself designed. Always carrying his own eclectic style, he is also a very interesting and fun person to talk to. We had a pleasant conversation about his work and lifestyle. Read the full interview.
Always cheerful and fun to socialize with, Sefer offers roasted chestnuts with a warm smile. I admire the design of his cart, scale and counterweights. In bomber hat, high-collar sweater, silk blazer and blue apron Sefer Bey is ready for action.
British super-girl Emma K. just recently moved here after living for two years in Prague. She is a bartender at 360 and is also a great new addition to our team. Things are moving fast in ’07, eh Em?
This stylish man was there during the founding years of the republic, lived through all the tumultuous eras in Turkish history, and can remember when Ataturk was forming a nation. Stunning to think of all the things those eyes have witnessed!
Ultra-creative Banu Taylan is a fun personality. She is a designer, painter, illustrator, sculptor, flash programmer and so much more. Her dolls and fairies all have names and character identities. Today, in front of Babylon, wearing knit combinations she made by hand. Interview coming soon!
Steev and Neşe live boldly. 
Sibel is looking ready for Barcelona in chic leather combinations and Spanish flamenco-inspired skirt.
Wonderful jacket, hairstyle and sunglasses. An iconic look conveying a poise of grace and charismatic elegance. Over-the-knee length coat by Gianfranco Ferrè.
Handsome trenchcoat with two-tone cashmere scarf over classic burgundy. Well-tailored, worldly and sophisticated.
I love the texture and sleeve design of this jacket. Observe how the interesting lapel overlays the scarf.
The fish-mongers of Kumkapı have a lot of character. Working the front at Dadaş Balıkçısı, our man Erdoğan presents himself well. Wool pin-stripe pants with leather vest over knit pullover. The solid colors really stand out against the backdrop of the fish.
Lottery ticket sellers, over-decorating themselves in anticipation of the big New Year's Eve draw, which reached as high as 20 million YTL (about 15 million US$) but that didn’t stop them from advertising the amount as 20 trillion.
Ensemble well put together: groomed, sharp and confident. I believe that the overcoat is Comme des Garçons, and I did catch that the necktie was Louis Vuitton. 
Smooth, basic and relaxed. A very minimal look that some people do so well.
I love it when I see people wear neon with a layered technique: just enough color, without overstatement. Something like modern writer/poet meets gypsy pimp. Bravo Kaylan, well done!
A cheerful trio, walking arm in arm in arm, having fun in Beyoğlu. Cool denim flares, colorful headscarves, tailored jackets.
Bora works at Avantgardeast, the underground shop in Suriye Pasajı in Pera. Always courteous, helpful with selections and knowledgeable about vintage garments and accessories.
Soft and warm fabrics with a bit of texture. Delightful smiles in charming winter fashion.
This is one of my favorite pictures yet. Her varied textures and fabrics and colors were quite unique and exciting. She clearly knows fashion as a technique and has mastered it quite well. A treasure of style!
Meet Rodrigo: an illustrious, young performance artist from Chile. Catch his act at 360 Istanbul on weekend nights through February. Today he is wearing a silk tuxedo jacket and checkered high-collar sweater. Leather shoes by Adidas. 
I'm really happy I ran into these two lovely ladies. Those coats are wonderful. A really stylish pair!
I am drawn to eccentric personalities. Their one-of-a-kind nature is something that intrugues me and can find identity with. Here his art has infused his wardrobe and expresses who he is, what he does and is done passionately.
A different night, a top-view:
Ayşe Serter is looking great on this cold winter day. Nice warm overcoat and two-tone yellow shoes. A fashionable entrepreneur, she also owns Picante, a new restaurant in Asmalımescit (Beyoğlu) featuring Mexican and Latin American cuisine.
(Sorry for my over-exposure on this shot. I promise my photography skills will improve.)
Local shoe designer Bilge Köprülü on a wintertime night in the neighborhood.
