New York Fashion Week Finds a New Home
Diverse runways in a new location keep New York fashion week evolving with 72 designers showing their fall/winter 2017 collections at the seven-day parade of shows.
This year IMG (International Management Group) have relocated the event from midtown to lower Manhattan. Alicia Powell, REUTERS
Motorcycling Across Iran: Lois Pryce Bikes from Tabriz to Shiraz, Condemns Trump Visa Ban
By Susanna Huth
Three years ago, the daredevil British travel writer Lois Pryce set out on what she describes as "one of the most transformative experiences" of her life.
Three years ago, the daredevil British travel writer Lois Pryce set out on what she describes as "one of the most transformative experiences" of her life.
Chinese designer Guo Pei presents fashion show during Paris Haute Couture Week
Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei brought her latest creation to the Paris Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2017 on Wednesday in the French capital.
Valentino’s Ethereal Haute Couture Collection
Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli showed his debut solo haute couture collection in Paris on Wednesday, presenting an ethereal Spring/Summer 2017 line.
It is the first time Piccioli has designed the haute couture collection on his own, after his former creative partner,
Seven Mistakes that Women Make With Men: Interview with Marriage Therapist Azita Sayan
By Nastaran Yousefi
Dr. Azita Sayan hosts the popular TV talk show Donyaye Eshgh (World of Love) on Pars TV. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the California-based CEO of Embrace Growth, LLC. Her company delivers relationship seminars and private counseling on effective communication, marital selection and intimacy skills, and organizes regular workshops
Dr. Azita Sayan hosts the popular TV talk show Donyaye Eshgh (World of Love) on Pars TV. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the California-based CEO of Embrace Growth, LLC. Her company delivers relationship seminars and private counseling on effective communication, marital selection and intimacy skills, and organizes regular workshops
Hushi, Whose Designs Are Worn by Madonna and Brad Pitt, Branches Out into Art
By Susanna Huth
Hushidar Mortezaie – better known as ‘Hushi’ – is an Iranian designer and artist who works in collage, painting, illustration, installation art and fashion. Born in Tehran in 1972, Hushi emigrated to the U.S. in 1975, where he currently resides. He launched his fashion career in New York in the 1990s with fashion designer Michael Sears. Together, they set up the boutique ‘Sears and Robot.’
Hushidar Mortezaie – better known as ‘Hushi’ – is an Iranian designer and artist who works in collage, painting, illustration, installation art and fashion. Born in Tehran in 1972, Hushi emigrated to the U.S. in 1975, where he currently resides. He launched his fashion career in New York in the 1990s with fashion designer Michael Sears. Together, they set up the boutique ‘Sears and Robot.’
UNESCO Adds Five Countries to List of Those Celebrating Nowruz, Bringing Total to 12
Since time immemorial, Nowruz has marked the first day of spring and the start of the New Year for the people of Iran. Yet Nowruz is celebrated by many other nations. So important is...
The Festival of Yalda’s Ancient Links to Christmas
By Fred Parvaneh
While Christians all over the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Iranians living inside and outside the country are celebrating one of their most ancient festivities: Yalda.
While Christians all over the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Iranians living inside and outside the country are celebrating one of their most ancient festivities: Yalda.
Featured in Vogue, Jalan Sahba’s Clutch Bags Blend Exoticism with Italian Chic
Jalan Sahba was born to an American mother and an Iranian father. Raised in Italy, she later lived in North America, India and Africa. She now designs and runs her own brand of luxury hand-stitched...
Globetrotting “Little Haleh” Makes Passport-Free Travel Possible
Interview by Sara Damavandan
Many people dream of traveling the world. Yet few actually manage to make the journey. Visa restrictions and strict border controls have made it increasingly difficult. For tens of millions of people today, unrestricted
Many people dream of traveling the world. Yet few actually manage to make the journey. Visa restrictions and strict border controls have made it increasingly difficult. For tens of millions of people today, unrestricted
