Golden Opulence

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Turkish department store company Beymen invited guests to Istanbul for the unveiling of “Golden Opulence,” an exhibition for which more than 50 fashion designers and brands were commissioned for a unique piece. Curated by the fashion historian Laurence Benaïm and accompanied by a hefty tome published by Assouline, the rather fabulous creations were showcased in a sleek glass-and-steel installation set in the majestic Tophane-i Amire, a 15th century Ottoman factory of weaponry now hosting a Culture and Art Center.

Produced by Bureau Betak, the exhibition was conceived as a seamless journey across four different paths. Its “radical installation of pure lines,” as Benaïm described it, is in stark, rhythmic contrast with the grandiose historical atmosphere of Tophane-i Amire.

In conjunction with the exhibition, Beymen collaborates with Assouline, a global publishing brand, to produce a special book titled ‘Golden Opulence.’ Curated by Laurence Benaim, the book delves into the history of fashion, culture, and art, featuring photographs by renowned photographer Laziz Hamani.