A Star-Studded Opening for Classico Timepieces
On the evening of Friday, January 20th, Ali Çelen, Founder and Chairman of Alkon Group, and Jacob Arabo, Founder and Chairman of Jacob & Co., celebrated the grand opening of Classico Timepieces with a magnificent gala dinner at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, attended by 150 distinguished guests.
As the luxury watch and jewelry division of the world-renowned Classico retail network, Classico Timepieces opened its very first boutique at the iconic Four Seasons Bosphorus, establishing itself as the exclusive and official point of sale for Jacob & Co. in Turkey. For over 24 years, Alkon Group has brought elite customers unforgettable experiences in the luxury retail space, representing prestigious brands such as Brioni, Stefano Ricci, Zilli, Frette, and Berluti, under the philosophy of “Starting where others pause.” For this latest venture, the brand introduced Jacob & Co.’s inspiring motto: “Inspired by the impossible.”
Adding a vibrant and artistic flair to the evening, world-famous street artist Alec Monopoly, known for his collaborations with global icons like Ronaldo, Messi, and Alec Monopoly himself (yes, he was double-featured!), performed a live art show followed by a DJ set, turning the night into an immersive celebration of art, luxury, and innovation.
The gala was graced by numerous notable figures from Turkey’s world of fashion, arts, and society, including Savaş Çelen, Pelin Kaya, Feryal Gülman, Arzu Sabancı, Mert Vidinli, Derin Mermerci, Berrak Tüzünataç, Özge Özpirinçci, Melis Sezen, Dila Tarkan, Emel Yıldırım, Mehmet Ali Gül, Yasemin Taciroğlu, Rachel Araz, Tuğçe Pos, Gülcan Aslan, Begüm Kütük & Erdil Yaşaroğlu, Ece Pekçolaklar, Bestemsu Özdemir, Ezgi Fındık, Rüya Büyüktetik, and Zeynep Soylu.
