HOTLIST: Barış Çetin

On Aegean coast, where the horizon melts into a canvas of endless blue, summer begins. Here we are with Barış Çetin. It is a world of languid afternoons and salt-kissed air. Refined, restrained, uncompromising. For him, sunrise belongs to the rhythm of dance, while sunset is claimed by the quiet ritual of drinking. 

A song that reminds you of summer? 

Pick a place and a occasion that are part of your annual summer routine? 

My summers always begin on Turkey’s Aegean coast what I consider the most beautiful sea — all blue horizons and slow afternoons. 

Favorite cocktail? 

I’m not much of a cocktail boy — no room for extra calories. Just vodka on the rocks, Beluga or Haku. If I really have to commit, make it a vodka martini. 

Sunrise or sunset? 

Sunrise if I’m dancing, sunset if I’m drinking <3 

Best summer outfit? 

Havaianas in the city — paired, of course, with blue jeans. 

Favorite summer food? 

Watermelon, Turkish feta and rakı, an unbeatable trio! 

Best spot to take summerish shots? 

On deck, sun glasses on. Little wind would help too !

Bodrum or çeşme?

Bodrum, without a doubt. I grew up spending my summers there. I love Çeşme too, but never in high season! 

Show us your summer selfie!