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Vogue Arabia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue Arabia
Princess Iman Pahlavi Marries Bradley Sherman in a Cross-Cultural Parisian Celebration
In an intimate yet historically resonant ceremony near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Princess Iman Pahlavi, granddaughter of Iran's last monarch Mohammad Reza Shah and Empress Farah Pahlavi, married Bradley Sherman, an American tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist. The weekend celebration marked not only a union of two individuals, but also a poignant blending of cultures, generations, and global influences. Surrounded by close family and friends—including the bride's grandmother, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Farah Pahlavi—the wedding served as both a private milestone and a public tribute to enduring heritage. The event was steeped in tradition and yet unmistakably modern, reflecting the bride's deep cultural roots and contemporary worldview. Princess Iman wore a custom Elie Saab gown that transformed into three different looks throughout the day and evening — merging timeless grace with versatile design. Her grandmother, Empress Farah, also wore Elie Saab Couture, a nod to legacy and sophistication, while the bride's mother and sisters were dressed in elegant couture ensembles that mirrored the refined tone of the occasion. The groom and the bride's father were dressed by NB44, a menswear label by Nicholas Bijan, the son of the late iconic Iranian-American designer Bijan of Rodeo Drive fame and a longtime friend of the Pahlavi family.
Times
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Times
Iran's last queen: ‘I still hope the ayatollahs will fall and the people will be free'
Forced into exile when the ayatollahs imposed a theocracy in Iran, the late shah and his family have been vilified by the regime for 46 years. Yet Farah Pahlavi, the shah's widow and Iran's last queen, says she still enjoys the affection and support of ordinary Iranians. 'They send me emails with their telephone numbers. And I call them, and it's very strange because they recognise my voice,' she said. 'And they say: 'Hello shahbanu [queen consort]'. And I say: 'Don't say that' because I'm afraid the [Iranian] government is listening to them. 'But after all the lies that [Iran's religious rulers] have said about us … I am very happy to see and hear the sympathy and kindness of my compatriots before I die.'
