Mimi Fayazi Explained

Mimi Fayazi (born August 10, 1947) is an American fashion designer who was particularly successful in the 1970s.[1] [2] [3] Mimi was born in Iran and came to New York in 1967 to study fashion at the Mayer School of Fashion Design.[4] Fayazi began designing in New York, and then started Mimi Fayazi Designs in 1974 in Los Angeles, with the Fayazi Couture, Miss Fayazi Dresses, and Mimi Fayazi Sportswear labels.[5] [6] Her style was distinctly feminine, while also drawing on the classic influences of the 1930s and 1940s.[7] Besides being known for her design and fabrication,[8] her clothing was also intended to transition easily from day time to evening wear.[9] Her clothing, considered creative and sophisticated,[10] sold in specialty and department stores, including Saks, Lord & Taylor, and Bergdorf Goodman, and were worn by many actresses, including Ali MacGraw and Candice Bergen.[11] [12] [13] In 1978, Fayazi won 2 Tommy Awards from the American Printed Fabrics Council, Inc. for her designs.

Notes and References

  1. News: Efficient Look from Fayazi . May 2, 1977 . Los Angeles Times . 64 . 2023-07-15 . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Fayazi-Drexler: A Fashion Success Story . Kay . Linda . May 4, 1977 . San Diego Evening Tribune.
  3. News: About Fayazi - She's come into her own . St. Ambrogio . Jill . May 4, 1978 . Beverly Hills Post.
  4. News: Newest celebrities are California's designers . January 19, 1977 . Houston Chronicle.
  5. News: It's Mimi - And It's Happening . Witzeman . Gene . January 3, 1977 . The Phoenix Gazette.
  6. Neumeyer . Kathleen . September 1976 . The Most Powerful Women in Los Angeles . Los Angeles Magazine . 84.
  7. News: Elegence merges with casual ease . Butler . Susan . September 30, 1977 . California Apparel News.
  8. News: Mimi Fayazi Designs have the hang of Good Fabric . Snedaker . Kit . April 1977 . Society West.
  9. News: Suits that Earn Interest . Levine . Bettijane . September 14, 1979 . Los Angeles Times . 151 . 2023-07-15 . Newspapers.com.
  10. News: Coast contemporary designers rate high marks . May 11, 1977 . Women's Wear Daily.
  11. Moore . Didi . June 26, 1979 . Fashion forecast: The five designers to watch this fall . US Magazine . 51.
  12. McEvoy . Marian . January 8, 1978 . California Comers . The New York Times Magazine . 61.
  13. News: California Plastic and Surfer Chic . Rhodes . Elizabeth . May 27, 1978 . The Charlotte Observer.

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