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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"Bijan Pakzad, generally known simply as bijan: was an Iranian designer of menswear and fragrances. His exclusive boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills was established in 1976. It has been described as "the most expensive store in the world". Bijan was also known for his automobiles. Most notable in his car collection was a yellow Bentley Azure with black interior, as well as a Black Bentley Azure with yellow interior. He was also known to have a black Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren with a customized paint scheme, a yellow Ferrari 430 Spider, a yellow Rolls Royce Drophead coupe, and a Bugatti Veyron, all of which he was known to park outside of his Rodeo Drive boutique. " Sounds like this guy would have perfect for this show at one time. [/quote] [b] But he was not a superficial man. Bijan designed seasonal collections for the most powerful men in the world. He was an extraordinary Man! A connoisseur of quality, perfection and universal design excellence, Bijan was a genius marketer of perception and image for his men’s couture, haute jewelry and a spectrum of award-winning fragrances. His lofty eminence and multi-billion dollar empire as the peerless purveyor of elegance and affluence, was uniquely forged in 1976 on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, by just three words, ‘by appointment only’, offering him unprecedented access to the greatest wealth in the world. He was a treasure of enormous admiration and remarkable creative brilliance. [u]Do YOU HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO READ A LIST HIS AWARDS & HONORS?[/b] [/u] AWARDS & HONORS: Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Oxford University – 2011 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Fashion – 2010 Key to the City of Beverly Hills – 2010 May 8th declared as “Bijan Day,” City of Beverly Hills – 2010 Design Legend Award, OTIS College of Art & Design – 2010 Life Time Achievement Award, International Organization PAAIA – 2009 Honorary Black Belt Certification, US Martial Arts Federation – 2009 Leadership Honor Roll, George H.W. Bush – 2009 Honorary Doctorate Degree Fine Arts and Science Award, American Liberty University – Class of 2007 Honorary Creative Director Bijan Pakzad, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – 2007 2006 Hall of Fame, VANITY FAIR Magazine Persian Man of the Year Award , Persian Award Foundation Canada – 2006 International Packaging Award Finalist for Best Packaging of Bijan with a Twist, HBA Global Expo – 2002 Best Fragrance of the Year Nomination for Bijan with a Twist for Women and Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 2001 Best Fragrance of the Year Nomination for Michael Jordan Cologne, The Fragrance Foundation – 1999 Fragrance of the Year Nominations for DNA Perfume for Women & DNA Fragrance for Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 1996 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1995 Ig Noble Prize for DNA Fragrance by Bijan, Harvard University – 1995 Creativity Award , Art Direction Magazine – 1994 Pursuit of Excellence Award for Bijan Fragrances, Bullock’s – 1994 Distinguished Citizen Award of Liberty Bowl, City of Philadelphia – 1993 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1993 Aesthetic Appreciation Award for Bijan Designer for Men, City of Los Angeles – 1993 Best Advertising Campaign, Clio Award – 1993 Best Glass Design, Steuben Clear Choice Award – 1993 Creativity Award , Art Direction Magazine – 1992 Best Men’s Fragrance, Harper ’s Bazaar Germany – 1992 Prix de Beaute Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1991 Best Outdoor Advertising , Obie Award – 1991 Best Advertising Campaign, Clio Award – 1990 Creativity Award , Art Direction Magazine – 1990 Best Outdoor Advertising , Obie Award – 1989 Best Advertising Campaign , Clio Award – 1988 Outstanding Achievement Award Mastery of Apparel Design, Marketing & Merchandizing from the School of Human Sciences, Auburn University – 1988 The International Best Dressed List, Bijan Pakzad – 1989 Legend in American Excellence Award for Bijan Fragrances, Saks Fifth Avenue – 1987 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1987 Best Packaging Design for Bijan Perfume for Women, The Fragrance Foundation – 1987 Best Packaging Design Nomination for Bijan Fragrance for Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 1987 Fragrance of the Year for Bijan Fragrance for Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 1987 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1986 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1984 Excellence in Photography Award, American Photography Magazine – 1984 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1983 Honorary Citizens Award, City of Florence, Italy – 1983 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1982 Honorary Citizens Award, City of Dallas, Texas – 1982 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1981 Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1980[/quote]
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