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Hamptons heat is inTony Özkan vacays with Polo Ralph Lauren

We spend 24 hours with model, actor, and TikTok star Tony Özkan as he escapes to the Hamptons with Polo Ralph Lauren. Ever fantasised about your dream preppy getaway? Well, this might just be it.

By Justin Kendall

30 May 2025 · 3 min read

When you’re a TikTok star, it’s hard to escape the city. But Tony Özkan values his time away from the hustle just as highly as that spent in his beautiful New York apartment. The 23-year-old might still be a relative newcomer to the glamorous world of social media which he inhabits, but he remains firmly grounded.

Born in Germany to Turkish parents, Özkan moved to New York when he was 21 years old and hasn’t looked back since. His early career in modelling and social media has since launched him into acting, and today he carries himself with the quiet confidence and maturity of someone well beyond his years. These days he shares his life with Yesly Dimate, whom he married last year (talk about your social media power couples).

Özkan’s considered nature and his love for cinema translates into his dress sense — classic, timeless, effortless. It’s a style that looks perfect in grainy film; a style, indeed, that’s perfect for a preppy weekend away with Polo Ralph Lauren. And, for someone that likes his time to have a little structure, a 24-hour getaway is the perfect excuse. Below, we catch up with Özkan about film, people-watching in NYC, and his love for Polo Ralph Lauren.

The morning look

What does the ideal holiday look like to you? Beaches, sun, a lot of culture, love, peace, and good food. I love nature and animals as well. Always a big plus.

Walk us through a typical day in your life when you’re not on holiday. Some days I’m on set, some days I’m editing all day, some days I’m in meetings, and some I’m in acting classes or workshops. It’s simple: work, learn, train, eat, spend quality time with loved ones.

In your free time, what’s one thing you do to get inspired? I live in NYC, so I people-watch. There is nothing more inspiring than people, and I feel like no city has the variety of people that NYC offers.

You’re someone that’s always on the go. How do you deal with moments when you feel burnt out or overwhelmed? I like a structured life, and traveling so much makes it hard. Proper planning definitely helps, and just taking care of myself no matter where I am. Also, I could be anywhere in the world, but God is with me — seeking God gives me a lot of strength and guidance.

The daytime look

How would you describe your personal style? Simple, classic, timeless, versatile, adaptable, sometimes random.

Where do you think that sense of style comes from? How did you narrow in on it? Movies. My first ever reason to try out new styles was because I was stunned by the looks and aesthetics of movies. I remember very well how I started going through my Dad’s closet and finding pieces to recreate styles I’d seen on the big screen.

How would you dress for a weekend away in the Hamptons? When I’m in New York I can’t dress this way, I’d definitely pull some beach looks. I’m in love with the Polo Ralph Lauren Spring Summer collection and its unique approach to tailoring. I’d probably look to that for inspo, and to old French movies that take place by the beach.

The evening look

If you could only keep one PRL piece forever, what would it be? Probably the classic linen shirt.

Tell me about how you got into acting. What were some of the obstacles you overcame to get to where you are now? I always dreamed of acting. When I was a kid I loved entertaining my family and trying to imitate the actors I loved. Unfortunately art wasn’t really seen as a career path in my traditional household, so it was never something I pursued until I got into modelling and social media. Then, when I left my life behind back in 2022 and booked a one way ticket to New York, I took acting classes and absolutely fell in love with the craft.

My biggest challenge has been my consistency I think — because of my other professions and my personal life, I didn’t get to prioritise it as much as I’d want to. I like to do too many things at once, and I need to get better at trusting other people and solely focusing on acting sometimes. And I gotta nail my accent, haha.

What’s one goal you have for this year? Making more films. More things that move people.

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