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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 and hugs, our faces still ice-cold from the winter chill outside. Inside, relatives with red-stained hands peel mountains of pomegranates, snacks are piled high on…
Berklee and Beyond: Independent Journeys in Music
Art is an echo of origins. It thrives on experiences, beliefs, and the spaces where we first find our voice. In The Roots Issue of The Persian Magazine, we’ve journeyed into the creative minds of three extraordinary musicians connected not only by their shared experience at Berklee College of Music but also by their distinct…
From Abandoned Brewery to Contemporary Art Hub at Argo Factory
As the preservation of architectural heritage and a ‘reuse’ mindset has gained popularity in arts infrastructure globally, repurposing abandoned spaces into museums and galleries is increasingly commonplace. One such example is Argo Factory in Tehran’s downtown, a rundown brewery that had sat abandoned for over forty years. During that time, parts of the building and…

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