Friday, August 17, 2012
Tehran Iman Interview
Tehran Iman has become a leading force in the City of Cleveland for fashion. From customized styled jeans to personal shopping for local celebs she is the go to girl for all things fly. Tehran Iman has always had a love for fashion and a flare for style. Tehran, a 23 year old wife with no kids, has been diligently working on her fashion career path since college. Initially attending Kent State she later transferred to Virginia Marti College of Art & Design. Here is where she acquired her skills graduating with a Degree of Applied Business of Fashion Merchandising.
Urban Juice Junkie: Who is your biggest inspiration?
Tehran Iman: My eight nieces and nephews. Me being the youngest of 4, (3) siblings I work hard for them. I want to be able to set the mark for my family and make a way for them to see my success and use that to fuel their own.
Urban Juice Junkie: What was your biggest break?
Tehran Iman: I have a friend in Atlanta that does personal styling for some celebrities. I told her I had some items I wanted her to check out. She styled Necole Bitchie in a pair of my custom jeans and a star was born Necole Bitchie re-tweeted me about my jeans and the bar was set.
Urban Juice Junkie: Are all the items customized by you?
Tehran Iman: Yes all the jeans have been customized by me. I pre-made them so I was able to have plenty in stock when the orders were placed.
Urban Juice Junkie: Who are some of the other people you have styled?
Tehran Iman: I have styled many local celebs from previously working at Saks Fifth Avenue [had a marketing Cleveland Browns event while there as well] Nordstrom and recording artist Lolah Brown another Cleveland star on the rise, Miami based artist Nehemie who has a single on Sirius Radio, Along with Amour I just styled her for her video shoot do to air at the end of August and others as well.
Urban Juice Junkie: How do you manage your new marriage and career?
Tehran Iman: I'm a personal banker by day and wife and business owner by night. My husband is the biggest help to me. He updates the website, makes shipping labels, pulls stock he is my partner. I am blessed to have him.
Urban Juice Junkie: What big things can we expect to see from you in the future?
Tehran Iman: Currently, I have a 42 page business plan I'm working on for my boutique. I want it to do everyday clothing with a European twist nothing you can find in any other store here in the states. I plan to have this open within the next year so look out!
It is easy to say after speaking with Tehran Iman that she is a women on the path to make it. Tehran is a true example that hard work pays off. She has not allowed her great success to steer her off course. Tehran stated, "She will not get comfortable and will continue to grow and progress." I asked her at the end of the interview what is something most people don’t know about her? She replied, "I love to dance all styles modern, tap, whatever!"
You can find all things Tehran Iman on her website: main website tehraniman.com store is www.shoptehraniman.bigcartel.com you can also follow her on Instagram @ _tehraniman, twitter @tehranIMAN
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