Arefeh Mansouri (born November 8, 1980) is an Iranian fashion and costume designer.[1] Her work has appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, WWD, Marie Claire, InStyle among others.
Arefeh Mansouri | |
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 Mansouri at the Emmy Awards in 2012 | |
| Born | November 8, 1980 |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Education | Concordia University LaSalle College Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, Costume designer |
| Awards | Bronze Award for Avant-Garde design at the International Design Awards (2013) Silver Award for Couture and Avant-Garde Wedding Apparel at the International Design Awards (2017) |
| Website | arefeh |
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Early life and education edit
Mansouri was born November 8, 1980, in Tehran, Iran, and immigrated to Canada at 16.[2] During her early years, Mansouri displayed great interest and aptitude in painting.[3] She started her undergraduate education with a major in biology at Concordia University with the intent to pursue a career in medicine. She began her studies of fashion at Montreal's LaSalle College.[4] In 2016 Mansouri received an "Executive Education" from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.[5]
Career edit
Mansouri launched a women's prêt-à-porter line until she was offered a position in Milan, Italy as head designer for an Italian clothing firm.[6] In 2007, she relaunched her line in the United States with a specific focus on Couture Wedding and Evening wear.[7][8] In addition, she began pursuing her passion for costume design and had pieces featured in Hollywood productions.[9] Mansouri is a member of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Costume Designers Guild as a costume designer. In 2009, Mansouri was asked to collaborate with Entertainment Weekly and Women in Film to design tote bags for the Emmy Awards pre-party.[10]
In 2011, Mansouri created a dress based on Karel Appel's Sculpture the Tulip.[11] In 2012, Mansouri collaborated with Juan Pont Lezica to recreate a photograph of Sir Fredric Leighton's painting the Flaming June. The picture was exhibited at The Parthenon, Nashville's Art Museum.[12]
In 2013, Mansouri established her signature store, "AREFEH", at 150 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida.[13][14] In 2016, she relocated her store to Miami's Coral Gables, Florida.[15]
In 2014, Mansouri was invited by Women's Wear Daily and Magic to attend a three-day trade show at WWDMAGIC, in Las Vegas, to show her latest collection.[16]
In 2015, Mansouri was included in the bestseller Jewels of Allah The Untold Story of Women in Iran,[17] written by Nina Ansary. In 2016, Mansouri was nominated for National Design Awards by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum.[18]
In 2017, Mansouri was awarded Second Prize in Apparel Category Competition for the Couture and Avant Garde Wedding Apparel Project at the International Design Awards.[19]
Flat Plat edit
Mansouri is one of the youngest inventors to be granted a U.S. patent in the area of women's shoes.[20] "Flat Plat" is a flat shoe that uses a proprietary outsole that is engineered for maximum comfort and support.[21] On 5 May, 2015, Mansouri was awarded a US patent for her invention.[22]
Filmography edit
- Utopia (2015) Costume Designer
- Drunk Wedding (2015) Costume Designer
- Time Out of Mind (2014) Set Dressing
- Song One (2014) Set Dressing
- So Undercover (2012) Costumes
- The Brass Teapot (2012) Costumes
- What's Your Number? (2011) Costumes
- The Bling Ring (2011) Wardrobe
- Beauty & the Briefcase (2010) Costumes
References edit
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri's celebrity Tote Bags become big hits". Fashion Industry Network. December 9, 2009.
- ^ "The Designers Turning Heads Right Now". Suit Case Magazine. Oct 2016.
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri is a true artist". The Style Wise. March 5, 2011.
- ^ "Q and A with Arefeh Mansouri". Zee Report. August 28, 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ "Alumni". Harvard Kennedy School Magazine. Summer 2017. Archived from the original on 2019-11-02. Retrieved 2017-10-11.
- ^ "Prominent Iranians". Anvari. 2007.
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri Represents Greatness During New York Fashion Week". Broadway World. September 19, 2012. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
- ^ "International Fashion Designer Arefeh Mansouri (Runway)". The Fashion Feed. Style.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23.
- ^ ""What's Your Number?" Loves Arefeh Mansouri's Wedding Dresses". WD Daily News. October 5, 2011. Archived from the original on October 9, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri's celebrity Tote Bags become big hits". Fashion Industry Network. December 9, 2009.
- ^ "Art Meets Fashion, Arefeh Mansouri created a dress based on Karel Appel's Sculpture the Tulip". Cravings Magazine. 2011.
- ^ "Artwork Among Us". Nashville Arts Magazine. 2012.
- ^ "AREFEH BRIDAL". Palm Beach Woman. October 2, 2013. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
- ^ "WORTH NOTING: AREFEH". Palm Beach Illustrated. August 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-25.
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri's new Miami Bridal Salon AREFEH". wedding salon. August 9, 2016. Archived from the original on September 1, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri was chosen to show her collection at WWDMAGIC". WWDMAGIC Blog. August 11, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ^ "Jewels of Allah". Huffington Post. October 28, 2015.
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri's new Miami Bridal Salon AREFEH". wedding salon. August 9, 2016. Archived from the original on September 1, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "Arefeh Mansouri Wins Silver". International Design Awards. 2017.
- ^ "Inventor Arefeh Mansouri". The Costume designer Magazine. 2017.
- ^ "Comfortable, Elegant, and Versatile: FLAT PLAT is a Patented Revolution in Women's Footwear, Invented by Award Winning Fashion and Costume Designer Arefeh Mansouri". International Business Times. March 28, 2017.
- ^ "Florida's Local Luminaries". Way Better Patents. 2015.