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AGA BIBI—Today this, tomorrow that
AGA BIBI is a fashion brand driven by the vision of Mehrnoush Shahhosseini—an architect, designer, storyteller and the creative team lead behind AGA BIBI. Born in 1973 in Tehran, she grew up as the youngest of a five-member family, with two older brothers. Her father was a university professor of literature and her mother was…
Through the curious world of her viral videos, Ella Lotfi seeks to break barriers and redefine movement.
Ella Lotfi’s instagram lately begs a lot of questions. In one video, she’s at the gym using a chest press with her legs, and in another, she climbs a staircase in a manner that can only be described as being akin to an upside-down spider, while 2 other guys fall down the same staircase like…
Lost but Not Forgotten: Reviving Iran’s Flavors
I had the opportunity to speak with Shahrzad Shokouhivand, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu pastry school, founder of L'Atelier de Shahrzad and Femme Chic Patisserie, the first Iranian to receive the esteemed L’Ordre du Mérite Agricole. As a visionary pastry chef and entrepreneur, she has been instrumental in reviving Iran’s forgotten flavors and bringing…

Carrie Bradshaw’s Persian-Inspired Dress in ‘Sex and the City’

In the third season of “Sex and the City,” Episode 13, Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, wears a striking dress featuring Persian poetry and a floral design with mismatched shoes. This dress, adorned with the calligraphic script of Omar Khayyam’s name, was created by Tehran-born designer Hushidar Mortezaie, known as Hushi and Michael Sears. Hushi, a Los Angeles-based fashion designer, is known for collaged textiles and fashion designs, which often showcase a distinctive Persian aesthetic.

Patricia Field, the iconic costume designer for “Sex and the City,” is known for promoting unique and independent designers. In this episode, Hushidar Mortezaei’s work stood out, showcasing a blend of traditional Persian aesthetics and contemporary fashion. The vibrant floral motifs and elegant Persian script highlight Hushi’s ability to merge cultural heritage with modern design. This collaboration celebrated the power of fashion as a form of storytelling and cultural expression, bringing the timeless words of Omar Khayyam to the bustling streets of New York City through Carrie Bradshaw’s memorable wardrobe.

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