REBEL WITH A CAUSE

If I lived in New York, I would certainly visit Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s boutique on the Lower East Side and it would probably be a great favourite of mine. Her self-professed love for fashion, style, accessories, textiles and beautiful objects held me captive the first time I read her Refinery29 interview and her sharp and distinctive taste left me inclined to write about her. Not only is she extremely pretty, sensual and exotic but she also comes across as a thoughtful and intelligent player in the world of fashion who has created a small revolutionary platform. Her store is pure art and her incessant quest for the new “surprise me” seems to feed her desire to make waves and stand out from the crowd. She’s an innovator and doesn’t hesitate to experiment with new and stimulating concepts. Colette is a clearly highly exploited commercial lifestyle production whereas Maryam Nassir Zadeh has imagined a more complex, emotional space offering visually arresting pieces. Maryam’s charismatic figure shines through the diverse and beautiful clothes and jewellery for sale: Isabel Marant clothes, old Panama hats, Ohne Titel dresses, Peruvian blankets, vintage Alaïa belts, Rachel Comey shoes, Acne, objects from Argentina and various textiles. Nowhere else can such a distinct assortment and richness be found.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh, 123 Norfolk Street (at Rivington Street)

All pictures courtesy of Refinery29 and Maryam Nassir Zadeh

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15 comments:

Anonymous said...

her jewelry is beyond words and this girl is not only stylish as a store owner but stunning as well.

"colette is a clearly highly exploited commercial lifestyle production whereas Maryam Nassir Zadeh has imagined a more complex, emotional space offering visually arresting pieces"

very spot on!!!

Anonymous said...

i was just about to post this to my blog, swear to god! her whole aesthetic inspires me - i think buenos aires needs something similar... : ) xo

broadcast poulet said...

i WOULD say more stores like this in TORONTO... but that's not likely to happen :) loving it all...

The Voguette said...

i love that wedge, thats gorgeouss!!

xox.
The Voguette

leeselooks said...

A M A Z I N G !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i leave for nyc on sunday.
i HAVE to go there.

thanks for sharing this.
i am off to read the interview right.now + copy the address.

xxxx

Unknown said...

i think i am going there next week. i kind of wish i didn't see this. now i must visit and pretty much give my wallet to her.

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Anonymous said...

i've never heard of her, but now i'm interested. her accessories look intriguing

Hope Adela Pasztor said...

that red lip looks fab!

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Bern said...

I love this store! Always a good reason to head over to the Lower East Side,such a well edited selection. Wish there were more stores like this...

Rossmore said...

goooooo Maryam!!! omg soo excited for her!! beautiful, beautiful indeed! love the evolution of her profound creative knack:).. great share ...

Anonymous said...

La maintenant,je nous vois très bien toutes les deux en mode "full connasse" à NYC...

Anonymous said...

I pass by this store all the time! I should take a look inside sometime.

-Jason
http://www.citizencouture.com

Carol said...

NY?? Je souffre...

Noelle + Kendall said...

those cuffs are fantastic

Brook and Lyn said...

I adore this store...that little bear ring/scarf thingy has a diamond on its behind. So adorable.