X
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 Although the brand is no longer active, its…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…

Fashion

Bijan Pakzad and Michael Jordan’s Fragrance Legasy

In 1997, the collaboration between Bijan Pakzad and Michael Jordan marked… Read More

The Iconic Style of Soraya Esfandiari Lives On

Soraya Esfandiary, queen consort of Iran during the 1950s, captured global… Read More

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

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

Oud Ispahan is Back and Better than Ever

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

Revisit the Era of Googoosh with the Auction of her Iconic Fashion for Charity

In 2021, fans of Googoosh had a rare opportunity to own… Read More

Amiri and Zuckerberg to release a new wearable tech offering

In an Instagram post shared yesterday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and… Read More

Amanda Delara Honors Googoosh with Stunning Beaded Dress by Mari Hetland

Norwegian-Iranian singer Amanda Delara recently showcased a striking dress featuring a… Read More

Kimia Alizadeh teams up with Nike: a story of goals, grit, and global impact

Kimia Alizadeh, a 26-year-old Iranian taekwondo athlete, has become a symbol… Read More

A Time Capsule of Consumerist Culture

Designer Paria Farzaneh has created a striking and thought-provoking piece, named… Read More

The Persian Fashion Grad Making a Statement at Paris Haute Couture Week

Opening the FDI Düsseldorf graduate show at La Galerie Bourbon, during… Read More