Career
Her Work has appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, WWD, Marie Claire, InStyle among many others Arefeh Mansouri"s career began in Montreal, Canada at the age of 23. Born November 1980 in Tehran, Iran, she immigrated to Canada at 16 years of age.
During her early years, Arefeh displayed great interest and aptitude in painting as well as math and science.
She started her undergraduate education with a major in Biology with the intent to pursue a career in Medicine. This led her to a career in Fashion and Costume Design.
She began her studies of Fashion at Montreal"s LaSalle College. Subsequently, she launched a women"s sportswear line until she was offered a position in Milan, Italy as head designer for an Italian clothing Firm.
In 2007 she relaunched her line in the United States with a specific focus on Couture Wedding and Evening wear.
In addition, she began pursuing her passion for costume design. Her designs are featured in major Hollywood productions. In 2009 Arefeh Mansouri was asked to collaborate with Entertainment Weekly and Women in Film to design Tote bags for the Emmy Awards pre-party.
In 2011 Arefeh Mansouri was handpicked for a project called "Art Meets Fashion".
Her task was to create a dress based on Karel Appel"s Sculpture the Tulip. In 2012 Arefeh Mansouri collaborated with Celebrity Photographer Juan Pont Lezica to create a photograph that was a recreation of Sir Fredric Leighton"s painting the Flaming June.
The picture was exhibited at The Parthenon, Nashville"s Art Museum. Arefeh Mansouri"s contribution was a dress that she especially designed for the piece using the Flaming June as her inspiration.
In 2014 one of Arefeh Mansouri"s designs was included in the International Development Association Book of Design alongside other notable designs.
Also In 2014, Arefeh Mansouri was invited by Women"s Wear Daily and Magic to Attend a 3-day Trade Show at WWDMAGIC, in Vegas, to show her latest Collection. In 2015 Arefeh Mansouri was included in the Amazon number one best seller "Jewels of Allah The Untold Story of Women in Iran", Written by Doctor Nina Ansary. In 2013, Arefeh Mansouri established her signature store, "AREFEH", at 150 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida.
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In 2014 Arefeh Mansouri made her directorial debut with "DREAM".
A Luxurious vision of Love wrapped in Mystery, written and produced by Arefeh Mansouri. In addition, Arefeh Mansouri wrote the lyrics and produced the music for "DREAM".
She then presented her short film "DREAM" at the 2015 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
