One of the most vibrant districts in Istanbul, Galata, has become today the center of cultural and artistic ventures in Istanbul. A landmark symbolizing a mix of cultures along with the firsts in history, San Pierre Han still stands; the first Ottoman Bank, mustard factory, architecture offices, blue jean workshop, among others. As the label “Kot” remains today in Turkish language, Mr. Kot established the first blue jean workshop within San Pierre Han. In the 1980’s, Mr. Kot was challenged by competitors and closed his workshop in 1992.

Zeynep YENER

 Creator, script writer, narrator and presenter. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Zeynep completed her undergraduate degree in International Business, minor in Marketing from Northeastern University. She later moved to New York City and worked at the leading global advertising firm, DraftFCB. In 2009, she moved to Istanbul and began working at Bahçeşehir University where she established the International CO-OP program, followed by numerous managements of international projects for the university. During her career at Bahçeşehir University, she received her Executive MBA degree and is currently a PhD candidate from The University of Plymouth in field of Art History, located in the U.K. Along with her PhD studies, she has completed her first documentary project within Bahçeşehir University, with the intention of introducing various locations in Turkey, targeting the field of arts.