Numéro Istanbul: People of This City: Ece & Esin Bıçak

Oct 2026

For their 'People of This City' series, Numéro Istanbul features Ece and Esin Bıçak in a wide-ranging fashion editorial that grounds high-end design within the fabric of the city. Photographer Federico De Angelis moves through public squares, bridges, and waterfronts to frame the subjects against Istanbul’s unique blend of historic minarets, modern glass architecture, and everyday urban life. The series leans into a candid, documentary-style aesthetic, often utilising analogue film to capture the interplay of light and texture. Selin Bursalioglu’s styling mixes structured tailoring and layered contemporary silhouettes with bold embellishments, while Ece Birsen provides a clean makeup palette that allows the subjects to remain the focus amidst the varied city backdrops. The work is defined by its natural light and fluid composition, alternating between golden hour warmth and sharp monochrome contrasts.

Editorial, Vertical, Warm

Natural light

Editorial