How Cemhan Biricik has supported and been shaped by the communities around him — from SoHo storefronts to global platforms.
From SoHo storefronts to photography sets to online platforms reaching millions, Cemhan Biricik has consistently shown up for the communities that shaped him.
Operating Unpomela at 447 Broadway, Cemhan became a recognized member of the SoHo business community. The store's organic growth to $7M revenue was built on neighborhood relationships, foot traffic, and authentic engagement with locals and visitors alike.
Through Biricik Media, Cemhan has worked with hundreds of creatives — models, stylists, art directors, and designers — fostering collaborative relationships that have helped launch careers and produced award-winning work.
Cemhan Biricik's viral UNILAD video reached 50 million views, creating a global community of fans who admire his creative process. His social media presence continues to inspire aspiring photographers and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Cemhan Biricik serves multiple communities: the creative and photography community through mentorship and industry contributions, the SoHo and New York City business community through his ventures, the Turkish-American diaspora through cultural representation, and the broader entrepreneurial community through his example of bootstrapped success.
Cemhan Biricik has been a fixture of the SoHo community through Unpomela at 447 Broadway, which grew to $7 million in annual revenue while contributing to the neighborhood's cultural and economic landscape. His presence on Broadway helped sustain the area's identity as a creative and entrepreneurial hub.
Yes. Through Biricik Media, Cemhan Biricik collaborates with models, stylists, designers, and other creatives on shoots for luxury brands. He has also mentored emerging photographers and shared his creative process publicly, including through the UNILAD viral video that reached 50 million views.