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LOUD: Where Rebellion Takes Form

Published: April 13, 2026 01:01 PM

This article explores LOUD as a conceptual fashion practice shaped by Roya Mirzadeh, focusing on silhouette, structure, and presence. It examines how garments move beyond decoration to influence identity, perception, and the wearer’s experience, positioning LOUD within a shift toward more intentional and experience-driven fashion.

FARMUK: Weaving Identity at the Threshold of Myth, Form, and Presence

Published: February 13, 2026 11:06 AM

This text explores Farmuk as a conceptual design system situated between art, fashion, and myth. Through an interview with artistic director Fereshteh Haddadpour, it examines how form, material, and process construct identity beyond function. The discussion highlights key collections such as Bakhtiari and Douran, emphasizing uniqueness, limitation, and lived material as central to Farmook’s design philosophy.

From Tehran Roots to Paris Runways: The Visionary World of Bahareh Ardakani

Published: February 10, 2026 11:43 AM

Bahareh Ardakani is a visionary fashion designer and founder of ArdAzAei, blending Persian heritage with scientific precision and Parisian haute couture. Her sculptural designs, inspired by mathematics, gemology, and identity, transform fashion into wearable art and position ArdAzAei as a symbol of contemporary intellectual luxury.

Mike Amiri: From Iranian Roots to Hollywood Glamour

Published: February 09, 2026 01:59 PM

Mike Amiri (born 1976, Hollywood) is an American fashion designer of Iranian–Jewish descent and the founder of luxury brand AMIRI. Known for blending Los Angeles street style, rock ’n’ roll energy, and high-end craftsmanship, his edgy collections are showcased globally and embraced by the world’s top musicians and fashion insiders.

How Jonathan Anderson is Transforming Dior: A New Era of Haute Couture

Published: February 09, 2026 01:07 PM

Jonathan Anderson’s appointment as Creative Director of Dior, overseeing womenswear, menswear, and haute couture, marks a defining moment in contemporary luxury fashion. Beyond the symbolic weight of this historic role, the first since Christian Dior to oversee all facets of the house, Anderson embodies a new paradigm of creative authorship. His vision treats history not as a static legacy but as a living archive, shaping a language of couture that is intellectually rigorous, emotionally resonant, and culturally relevant.

Iris van Herpen: Where the Body Invites Technology to Dream

Published: December 24, 2025 12:33 PM

Iris van Herpen redefines fashion through science, technology, and speculative design. Positioned between couture and cultural research, her work challenges the limits of the body, materiality, and beauty in the contemporary world.