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Michael and Hushi: A Timeless Fashion Archive That Continues to Inspire
Michael and Hushi was a fashionfounded in 1997 by Iranian-American Hushidar Mortezaie, known as Hushi, and Michael Sears. The duo brought together their unique talents, with Hushi drawing inspiration from his Iranian heritage to create graphics and cuts, while Michael focused on craftsmanship and pattern-making. Although the brand is no longer active, its…
Hooria Ahmadi’s handycam is telling Tehran’s youth story, frame by frame
Hooria Ahmadi’s latest project, Tehran Youth Diaries, isn’t just another documentary series—it’s a time capsule in the making. Shot through the unfiltered lens of youth navigating a city on the edge of transformation, the series peels back the layers of everyday life in Iran, revealing moments that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. In…
The 100 Best Songs of 2024: Staff Picks
Each year, as the calendar winds down, we embark on a cherished tradition: revisiting the vibrant world of Iranian music from the past year. The task of selecting the top 100 tracks of 2024 was both exhilarating and daunting, given the sheer diversity of styles, the emergence of fresh talents, and the release of thousands…

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Farshad’s Song ‘Note Siah’ Featured in ‘The Penguin’ Series Tracklist

  • Film

In episode five of the highly acclaimed first season of HBO's… Read More

Rez and the Cultural Impact of ‘Shahrvand’

  • Music

When you visit Rez's Instagram page, you might be surprised to… Read More

Peykan and Its Place in Iranian Culture

  • Culture

The #Paykan, which debuted in 1967, marked the beginning of a… Read More

Lloyd Miller and the Fusion of Jazz with Persian Rythms

  • Music

Lloyd Miller's time in Iran marked a unique fusion of two… Read More

Farah Diba: The Empress Who Defined Iranian Fashion for the World

  • Fashion

Farah Diba Pahlavi, the former Empress of Iran, remains one of… Read More

Tehran’s Hilton: Where Fashion and Culture United Before 1979

  • Culture

The Hilton Hotel in Tehran, before 1979, was a symbol of… Read More

Behind The Scenes of Dariush Mehrjui’s ‘The Postman’

  • Film

In memory of Dariush Mehrjui, who we lost on this day,… Read More

The Unstoppable Rise of Women in Iran’s Music

  • Music

Scrolling through the comments on a post titled “Which Album Changed… Read More

Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s Bold Vision and Unfiltered Remarks

  • Music

Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s *Mikhak-e Noghrei* (Silver Violet), which aired from 1968, marked… Read More

Oud Ispahan is Back and Better than Ever

  • Fashion

Dior’s Oud Ispahan, originally launched in 2012, has recently been reinterpreted… Read More