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Hushidar Mortezaie, Designer
Hushidar MortezaieThere is a world of fashion that stretches beyond the runways of Paris. Hushidar “Hushi” Mortezaie is proving that art and fashion are one in the same. This 34-year-old designer is spreading the flavor of “avant garde beauty” from the east coast to the west coast by transforming the traditionally drab fashion statement into a fashion movement. Hushi left his hometown of Larkspur, in Tehran, headed for New York City with little more than his talent and a single friend to guide him. Soon, after opening a modest shop, Hushi took the New York fashion scene by storm with collections and pieces that are sure to take us all on a trip down the runway. Read more about Hushidar Mortezaie in the Young & Professional Profile and discover for yourself the designer that is turning heads up and down the coasts.
Name
Hushidar "Hushie" Mortezaie, 34, Fashion Designer and President
Hometown
Larkspur, Tehran
Current residence
Los Angeles, California
Education
University of California, Berkeley, BA in Fine Arts (1994)
Work experience
International Buyer for Patricia Field,Celebrity and Fashion Show Stylist, Editorial Stylist, Assistant Designer for Just Cavali, Hello Kitty, Astro Boy, Designer and Illustrator for Michael and Hushi
Ethnicity
Iranian
What's your story?
Moved to NYC with nothing but a friend. I learned and survived on sheer talent, opened a little shop and then was discovered by the press. NY collections were coveted and received numerous critical acclaim.
What are your responsibilities?
Graphic design, textile work, fabric sourcing, account sales, and more!
Most notable milestones
My work has appeared in and on: Fight Club, Sex In the City, Madonna, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Linda Evangelista, numerous articles and accolades in Vogue and W among countless print, motion picture and television appearances of my work
What's your niche?
Iranian pop and avant garde beauty amongst a sea of banality.
What's in store for the future?
A store in Los Angeles.
Unexpected learnings along the way
Never be discouraged, remain undaunted amidst the pitfalls.
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Who would you like to be contacted by?
Investors, collaborators with investment potential, other firms for design work, art directors, and stylists.
Best way to stay ahead
Over assume your spending.
Guiding principle in life
Never cheat anyone.
Yardstick of success
The thoughts of friends and associates who respect you.
Goal yet to be achieved
Total financial freedom via my art/design.
Best practical advice
Work 7 days a week.
Supportive words from a family member or friend on your venture
It would be ashame not to see such beauty and for your dream not to be realized for others to view.
Mentor
Patricia Field
What motivates you for success?
To show that art and commerce can coexist.
Like best about what you do
The art and inspiration.
Like least about what you do
The money.
At age 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An artist.
What was your first job?
Window designer at Crate and Barrel in High School.
Biggest past times outside of work
Movies, Dining, Friends, and Intellectual Discourse.
Leader in business most interested in meeting and why?
Anna Wintour - isn’t it obvious?
Three interesting facts about yourself
Was inspired by the homeless, I go to Iran nearly every year and I love the avant-garde art scenes of Tehran.
Characteristics that describe you
Compassionate, giving, visionary, selfless.
Three greatest passions
Fashion, art, family.
Favorite book
unFashion by Tibor Kalman.
Favorite cause
Iranian Youth
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