Nina and Barıs are also very stylish and fun characters. Nina ıs a writer and Barıs designs fashions, fantastic jewelry and artwork. Nina, we're waitıng for your children's books, love your pinstripe red pants. Barıs, let's talk art. 
I am excıted. Let me introduce to you Ebru Demiroğlu and Can Oker. Individually, they are both very creative and full of spirit. Their styling and photographic collaborations are brilliant, so much fun.
Smart, cool and magnetizing - action movie heroes for modern Istanbul.
Charismatic and musically talented, Barkın Engin chills out in basic black, laid back. Barkın is a guitar player and founding member of Replikas, one of the hottest rock bands coming out of Istanbul in years. 
These fun characters are actually two new members of our street team. Both are wearing second-hand coats, Zeynep's jacket is from Bulgaria and Eflan's is from stolen from her sister.
I've seen Murat and Birtu around Beyoğlu for months and always wanted to photograph them. These guys remind me of myself 20 years ago. Dogzstar
Emrah rocks a cultural mix of styles with Converse, headphones and sunglasses with traditional Tibetan and Central Asian garments and fabrics. I think it conveys a sense of serenity and inner peace. :-)
Lefter and Anastasia are looking beautiful today in colorful ensembles. Originally from the Greek island of Crete, they spend much of their time in Istanbul. We talked about everything from food, culture and style.
Irem, Soliel and Emine of Mono, which is a cool, funky clothing shop by day and a nightclub after dark.
Cacharel is from DR Congo, speaks French, has a warm spirit and lots of style. I love the earth tones and stripe combinations between the scarf and pants. The shirt he has on under the jacket looks very cool, indeed!
Scandinavian Otto von Busch is wonderfully articulate and personable. He is a visiting professor at ITU and is affiliated with the upcoming Istanbul Biennale. Nice boots, Otto! :-)
Stylish José from Disturbed People knows how to mix a music set...
Master chef Dilara Erbay is a champion at life. She juggles many hats, including executive chef at Cezayir, menu planning, catering affairs, and now full-time mom. Her cooking is absolutely divine! Mmmm...
In the kitchen with head chef Zeki Eser.
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.
