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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…

Culture

The Rise of Global Soft Drink Giants in Iran

During the decades leading up to the 1970s, the rivalry among… Read More

Cafe Naderi: A Hub of Tehran’s Inttelectual Life

Café Naderi, located in central Tehran, is one of the city's… Read More

The G-Wagon and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi: A Unique Chapter in Iran’s Automotive History

The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, an iconic vehicle renowned for its durability and… Read More

Melt in the Moment: A Journey Beyond Burgers

In an era where food advertisements predominantly showcase vibrant images of… Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Persian Slang, Volume 2

There was a time recently when I had forgotten that perhaps… Read More

Ali Moradizadeh’s Photographs Capture the Raw Energy of Black Iranian Street Culture

In southern Iran, a new generation of Black Iranian youth is… Read More

The Unveiling of Qajar Era Photographs: A Cultural Treasure Released to the Public

In a surprising turn of events, a significant collection of Qajar… Read More

Decoding Persian Adolescent Slangs: A Beginner’s Primer to 25 Essential Expressions

The Persian language, revered for its beautiful poetry and literature, has… Read More

8 Yalda Night Symbols That Need To Know

Yalda Night, or Shab-e Yalda, is a culturally rich celebration in… Read More

The Lens of Ali Haddadi Asl and The Fight Against Fading Memories

Can we stop history from fading? Ali Haddadi Asl, a young photographer… Read More