HISTORY
YELKENCİ MILESTONES
  • 1800S The Yelkenci story began over a century ago, with skilled hands crafting sails that danced on the wind. This spirit of precision and dedication to craft is woven into the very fabric of our name – Yelkenci, meaning "sailmaker" in Turkish. Today, that legacy lives on in our impeccably tailored garments. We translate generations of expertise into timeless pieces, ensuring a perfect fit and a confidence that carries you wherever you go.
  • 1877 Tough conditions of the wartime forces our grandfathers to immigrate.
  • 1967 Our new generation family members start their tailoring journey.
  • 1972 We are back on the road with a small atelier.
  • 1983 We proudly established Turkey's first pioneering atelier for modern mass production, setting a new benchmark in the industry and revolutionizing the way high-quality garments are crafted at scale.
  • 1996 By Four Hands was founded
  • 2003 Sergio Barone was established with a vision of merging timeless elegance with contemporary flair, setting a new standard in luxury fashion
  • 2005 Evolving into its new corporate identity, Yelkenci has grown into something bigger with the same care and passion when it started out.
  • 2011 Yelkenci has undergone a transformation, embracing a new corporate identity while staying true to the founding values of care and passion.
  • 2013 Yelkenci's dedication to quality has culminated in achieving sartorial mastery. We are proud to announce the introduction of our Made to Measure service, allowing you to experience the perfect fit.