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.
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![]() Mansouri at the Emmy Awards in 2012 | |
Born | |
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
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
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]
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Flat Plat
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
- 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