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Istanbul Today

Seamlessly melding ancient and traditional with contemporary and innovative, Istanbul is bursting with the compounded creativity of multiple millennia. Visitors—be they first-time or repeat guests—should defer to the experts when planning a trip, lest they risk becoming overwhelmed.

We reached out to some in-the-know Istanbulians, from designers and art consultants to long-time residents and entrepreneurs, to get advice and to pick up some inside tips.

Read the interviews with:

• Madeline Weinrib, a designer whose creations are featured at New York City’s ABC Home

• Isabella Icoz, an Istanbul-based art expert and consultant to private collectors

• Denise Spencer, founder of Ichiche, which carries beautiful Turkish jewelry (some of which is carried by Indagare’s Souk)

• Caroline Koc, designer of Haremlique, the ultimate source for luxury textiles.