As a gay boy in Iran’s repressive climate, fashion became my only outlet for identity and self expression.
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What makes your style stand out?
my sense of individuality and not relying on ongoing trends
What’s your dream fashion moment?
working for my favorites fashion houses such as Margiela and Rick Owens
What would you do with $20,000?
I plan to apply to study Fashion Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, which has long been my dream school.
