Maryam Nassir Zadeh
Maryam Nassir Zadeh is a New York fashion label and boutique founded by the designer of the same name. It makes ready-to-wear, footwear and bags and is known for its unisex shapes and distinctive shoes.
| Founder | Maryam Nassir Zadeh |
|---|---|
| Base | New York |
| Education | Rhode Island School of Design |
| Shoes | Designed since 2012 |
| Website | maryamnassirzadeh.com |
What is Maryam Nassir Zadeh?
Maryam Nassir Zadeh, often shortened to MNZ, is a New York fashion label and store founded by the designer Maryam Nassir Zadeh. The brand describes its style as unisex shapes in fresh textures.
History
Maryam Nassir Zadeh was born in Iran and raised near San Diego. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and founded her first fashion label in Los Angeles shortly after. She moved to New York in 2005, where she became known as a boutique owner, and began designing shoes in 2012, including round toed pumps and suede mules.
Products and positioning
The label's offer today spans several categories:
- Women's ready-to-wear and a menswear section
- Footwear, the category that built the brand's reputation
- Bags, jewellery, accessories and objects
- Selected pieces from other designers
Distribution
MNZ sells in store and through its own website, and its collections are also carried by international retailers such as Net-a-Porter.
Why it matters
Maryam Nassir Zadeh is an example of a designer who combined retail curation and her own product, using a boutique as the base for a label with a strong downtown New York identity.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Maryam Nassir Zadeh?
Maryam Nassir Zadeh is a New York based designer and boutique owner who studied at the Rhode Island School of Design.
What does Maryam Nassir Zadeh sell?
The label sells women's ready-to-wear, menswear, footwear, bags, jewellery and accessories.