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Tala Raassi is one of the famous Fashion Designer, who was born on the memorable day of April 1 in the year 1980. Hailing from the vibrant city of Maryland, Tala Raassi is a proud citizen of United States.
Iranian-American designer known for her designs and her conflict with the Iranian government.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Tala Raassi continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Tala Raassi |
|---|---|
| First Name: | Tala |
| Last Name: | Raassi |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthday: | April 1 |
| Birth Year: | 1980 |
| Age: | 43-years |
Career
Her Sweet 16 party was raided by religious police in Tehran because she showed up wearing a mini skirt. She received 40 lashes and 5 days in jail as punishment.
Newsweek labeled her one of the Most Fearless Women in the World in 2012.
Family
She was born in Maryland, but raised in Iran. She and screenwriter Shirin Neshat are both of Iranian descent.
Tala Raassi Timeline
2000
In 2000 right after the punishment, Raassi moved back to the United States where she currently lives.
2010
Since its inception, Raassi's line, Dar Be Dar, has sponsored the Washington Wizards Dance Team and was the official swimwear sponsor for the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
2012
In 2012, Raassi was called “One of the Most Fearless Women in the World” by Newsweek Magazine.
Tala Raassi has stated that she "aims to celebrate the beauty of the woman’s body through her designs and empower women all around the world to follow their dreams." For Tala Raassi, “fashion is freedom.”.
2017
Tala Raassi was on the program to appear in 3 events at the 2017 Brisbane Writers Festival in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
