‘Reflections From Ottoman Past’ Grace Runway in New York

Turkish diplomats, executives, and socialites gathered at Manhattan’s Broad Street Ballroom on May 20 to welcome “Reflections from the Royal Ottoman Past into Present-day Turkey.”

BEJEWELED: This model’s ensemble is inspired by Fatih Sultan Mehmet’s signature kaftan patterns. The jewels on her elaborate headpiece represent the richness of the Ottoman Empire.