00:03Welcome to Istanbul. We are here to explore all things luxury. In this iconic Turkish city, true sophistication stands out
00:12because it's rooted in culture. And what better place to start than in Nishanteşe, one of the city's most elegant
00:19neighborhoods.
00:25Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia and each side has its own unique charm. I'm starting my visit on the European
00:34side and Nishanteşe is the place to be for the fashionable crowd.
00:41But there's more to the city than modern luxury.
00:46Djula Sevan Becakçı draws on Istanbul's rich heritage in his work. Known as the King of Rings, his creations blend
00:54Ottoman and Eastern Roman influences through exceptional craftsmanship.
00:59Each piece is one of a kind, often taking months to create. His rare approach is recognized at the highest
01:07level of fine jewelry.
01:09Biz öyle bir noktaya geldik ki el işçiliği yapılmaz hale geldiği bir noktada biz hala yıllar evvelki geleneksel yapılmış şekillerle
01:18üretiyor olmamız bizi farklı kılar hale geldi.
01:22Each of his creations tells a story and wearing one of them feels like a rare privilege.
01:29Bütün şekli hayatımı şekillendiren, bütün mücevher kariyerimi şekillendiren yer bu topraklar diyebilirim.
01:36Benim o görmüş olduğum tüm memleketimin güzelliklerini bugünkü şartlarla, bugünkü modernlikle yorumlamış halimdir.
01:46Designers like Becakçı show how Istanbul's luxury scene is evolving, not by leaving tradition behind, but by reinventing it.
02:02The same approach can be seen across the Sede. Along the Bosphorus Strait, the Çelaran Palace revives Istanbul's imperial past.
02:23Walking through these halls, the elegance of the Ottoman Empire is unmistakable.
02:29Today that history still shines through in the author's design and atmosphere.
02:37Once home to sultans, this palace has been transformed into the city's most iconic luxury hotel.
02:45Inside, its grand halls, historic hammam and waterfront suites reflect centuries of a royal heritage.
02:53And what stands out is how these elements are included today, through small, careful gestures and hospitality that feels both
03:02refined and connected to the past.
03:08In Istanbul, traditions can also take the form of rituals.
03:12I've come to explore this at the Zeyrek Genili Hammam, where architecture and well-being come together.
03:21Originally built during the Ottoman period, hammams were not only places to bathe, but also to socialize.
03:28Especially the women, who come here, and come here, and eat, and eat, and at the same time, they are
03:37aware of the areas of the rest.
03:41Moving through the different rooms, everything around me seems to create a sense of calm.
03:47Restoration work on the 16th century complex has revealed new layers of history.
04:13Here, luxury means slowing down.
04:18As night falls, I'm off to discover another side of Istanbul.
04:22Its rooftops come alive, and fine dining is the highlight.
04:26With the Bosphorus in the background, the dishes taste even more extraordinary.
04:35From historical rituals to contemporary design, Istanbul's approach to luxury goes far beyond appearances.
04:42It's something you feel in its craftsmanship, its traditions, and in the way the city constantly reinvents itself.
04:49Go to Shurus!
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