Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh: the sound beneath the story

You’ve heard him in Gheysar, Dash Akol, Reza Motori The music hits before the story does. It curls around your ear like a whisper before the first punch is thrown, the first tear falls, the first cigarette lights. In an interview, he tells the story of where it all began. He was ten, buying single film…

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Farzad Ghadimi and Saeed Dehghan drop ‘Rasmi’, no skip

I first encountered Farzad Ghadimi nearly three years ago, when his debut single Shelik burst forth like a sudden spark in the dark. That track wasn’t merely a promising start—it was a declaration. From the opening bars, it was clear that a distinctive new voice had emerged in Persian rap, one that refused to be…

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“In Iran They Call Me English and in England They Ask Me Where I’m From”: Navigating Identity and Belonging in Bea Dero’s Bound by Two Homes

What does it mean to belong to two places, yet fully to neither? For many growing up in the diaspora, this sense of in-betweenness—a constant balancing act between identities, languages and cultures—is part of everyday life. “In Iran they call me English and in England they ask me where I’m from,” says British-Iranian artist Bea…

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On 2024-06-08, 14:58

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.