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KIM
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We highlighted the Kentucky Derby hats worn
by Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian in the last
Hat Life Newsletter, and then we heard from the
designer of these infamous hats Ariane Azarpira.
It turns out that Ariane Azarpira is the genius
behind the illustrious Kentucky Derby headwear.
So now we know who makes the hats that grace
celebrities and musicians. Here is her story:
“We recently sold hats to Paris Hilton
and Kim Kardashian for the Kentucky Derby. My
son Amin has designed hats worn by Lindsay Lohan,
Samantha Ronsen, Suzanne Sarandon, Beyonce and
others,” she said.
Ariane Azarpira was born in Iran and spent most
of her formative years in Tehran. She made her
own clothes in junior high and designed costumes
for a dance production as a teenager. She studied
design and millinery at Parsons School of Design
and then manufactured her own line of ladies
hats.
In 1999 Azarpira opened a boutique in Beverly
Hills, but now has a studio and retail store
called ARIANE on Melrose Avenue. Her son Amin
joined her in the business in 2000 and has a
hat line called Max Mack. “My son is a
very important part of my business. He makes
men's hats that are very popular with those in
the music industry.
Ariane has a studio in the back of the store
as well. “People enjoy our studio, and
look at materials for their special orders. I
am the only hat shop in Los Angeles with this
setting,” said Ariane.
Both Ariane and he son Amin design and make
custom hats, travel hats and sun protective hats.
They also design hats for the Kentucky Derby,
Ascot, Delmar and the Melbourne Cup.
Ariane and Amin’s hats are atop the heads
of music royalty – Beyonce, Mariah Carey,
Missy Eliot, Ashton Kutcher, Patty LaBelle ,
Tommy Lee, Ann Margaret, Ricky Martin and Victoria
Rowell.
You can see a video of Paris Hilton's visit to
the Ariane store.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2lUFpnfKT4
Her website is: www.ariane-millinery.com
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| Paris
Hilton at the Ariane Store in LA |
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