The Art of Travel: Finding Inspiration in Istanbul With Law Roach

Where in the world does Law Roach—the celebrated celebrity stylist known for his canny ability to pair the right person with the perfect outfit—find fresh inspiration?

As Chase Travel’s first Global Tastemaker, Law recently traveled to Istanbul alongside GQ in search of new ideas. Their adventure through the continent-straddling hub, which has served as a cultural meeting point since the Silk Road enabled trade between East and West, was designed to stir every sense: from shopping fragrant spices and vivid textiles at the Grand Bazaar to admiring the tradition in modernity with contemporary fashion designers and listening to the dance of taught strands on a loom. After all, travel isn't just where you go, but how the experiences you have transform the way you see, feel and create.

Watch Law’s short film, "The Art of Travel," to see how the trip unfolded, and to drum up some inspiration of your own—and stay tuned for more installments of the brand-new series, which follows top artists, designers and musicians around the world for a behind-the-scenes look at how these dazzling destinations fuel the creative process. And for more on soaking up culture wherever you go, read our recent conversation with Law about the psychology of style and finding joy in airports, captured during a stopover at LaGuardia Airport’s Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club.

If you have a Sapphire Reserve card, then you know: The whole world is at your door. Just ask Law Roach, the world’s only image architect, whose canny ability to pair the right person with the perfect outfit has elevated the looks of countless celebrities.