The three Istanbul chapters of YPO hold an annual New Year's Eve celebration and this year they wanted to host their celebration at one of Istanbul's most historic and yet best-kept secrets - a former 18th century casino housed above what is now a shopping and entertainment centre.  The faded grandeur of the place was the perfect starting point for a Monte Carlo-inspired James Bond theme.  However, due to legal restrictions on gambling in Turkey, we had to decorate the place to feel like a casino while not actually allowing any real gambling or even imitation gambling to take place.  Quite a challenge for a casino themed party! 

Seen here: the rooms before decoration.