On the evening of Friday, January 20th, Ali \u00c7elen, 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. <\/p>\n
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 \u201cStarting where others pause.\u201d For this latest venture, the brand introduced Jacob & Co.\u2019s inspiring motto: \u201cInspired by the impossible.\u201d <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The gala was graced by numerous notable figures from Turkey’s world of fashion, arts, and society, including Sava\u015f \u00c7elen, Pelin Kaya, Feryal G\u00fclman, Arzu Sabanc\u0131, Mert Vidinli, Derin Mermerci, Berrak T\u00fcz\u00fcnata\u00e7, \u00d6zge \u00d6zpirin\u00e7ci, Melis Sezen, Dila Tarkan, Emel Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m, Mehmet Ali G\u00fcl, Yasemin Taciro\u011flu, Rachel Araz, Tu\u011f\u00e7e Pos, G\u00fclcan Aslan, Beg\u00fcm K\u00fct\u00fck & Erdil Ya\u015faro\u011flu, Ece Pek\u00e7olaklar, Bestemsu \u00d6zdemir, Ezgi F\u0131nd\u0131k, R\u00fcya B\u00fcy\u00fcktetik, and Zeynep Soylu.<\/p>\n