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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…

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Nowruz family portraits from pre-70s

Before Instagram grids and family group chats, there were portraits like these. Taken during Norooz in Iran, sometime before the 1970s, this series of family photographs tells a quiet story…

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Michael and Hushi: A Timeless Fashion Archive That Continues to Inspire

Michael and Hushi was a fashion label founded in 1997 by Iranian-American Hushidar Mortezaie, known as Hushi, and Michael Sears. The duo brought together their unique talents, with Hushi drawing…

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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…

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Red, Light, and Hafez: The Spirit of Yalda Night

Waiting excitedly behind the door of my grandmother’s house, each family member wears a piece of red clothing. The door opens to the warm, loud gathering. We’re greeted with kisses…

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The Father-Daughter Business Preserving London’s Iranian Rug Heritage

Bahram Javadi-Babreh's journey into the world of rugs began at the tender age of four in a weaving factory in Marand, northwest Iran. In 1978, he emigrated to England to…

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Madgal and the Shadows of Online Harassment

Madgal's story highlights the darker side of online culture, where rumors and baseless accusations can rapidly escalate into widespread attacks. Over the past year, this Iranian influencer, You Tuber, and…

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Peykan in the World of GTA Series

The Peykan, Iran's beloved classic car, brings a touch of nostalgic charm to the virtual streets of GTA, bridging the gap between Iranian culture and global gaming. Known for its…

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Peykan and Its Place in Iranian Culture

The #Paykan, which debuted in 1967, marked the beginning of a new chapter in Iran's automotive industry. Produced by #IranNational, the Paykan was built on the foundations of the British…

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

The Hilton Hotel in Tehran, before 1979, was a symbol of luxury, sophistication, and a cultural crossroads, bridging East and West in a city that was experiencing rapid modernization under…

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