Saturday, April 16, 2011

Designer Bijan Pakzad Has Died At 67




67-year old iconic Iranian fashion designer Bijan Pakzad has died after suffering a stroke Thursday night. Details will be forthcoming.

Bijan was the designer to the rich and famous. His clients included some of the world's most powerful men such as Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, actors Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, and Anthony Hopkins, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, U.S. Senator John Kerry, and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair.

His legendary boutique in Beverly Hills was visited by "appointment only" and has been described as "the most expensive store in the world."

He was also known for his collection of expensive cars which he parked in front of his store, including a yellow Bentley Azure with black interior, as well as a black Bentley Azure with yellow interior.


Bijan is survived by three children, Daniela, Alexandra Pakzad and Nicolas Bijan Pakzad.

Here is a video of Bijan in happier times:


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