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Nicolas Bijan
Born (1991-06-12) June 12, 1991 (age 32)
NationalityAmerican
EducationBA, Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business
Occupation(s)Fashion designer, businessman
Known forHouse of Bijan
Websitebijan.com

Nicolas Bijan (born June 12, 1991) is an American fashion designer and businessman. He is the owner and runs the menswear brand, House of Bijan.[citation needed]

Early life and education[edit]

Bijan was born on June 12, 1991, in Los Angeles, California to Bijan Pakzad and Tracy Murdock. His father was a businessman and fashion designer who founded the House of Bijan in 1976, while his mother is an Irish-Japanese interior designer and model.[citation needed] Bijan was raised by his parents and stepfather, David H Murdock, a billionaire businessman, plant-based diet advocate, and philanthropist. He studied business administration and management at Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

He began his career at 16 as a fashion designer at his father’s business, the House of Bijan, a menswear brand. After his father’s death in 2011, Bijan became the company’s vice chairman and co-owner.[1] In 2017, Bijan opened two new outlets, one in Beverly Hills and the other in Las Vegas. In 2014, he launched a women’s collection, starting with a made-to-order handbag.[2] In 2022, Bijan launched a namesake luxury menswear brand, NB44. The NB of NB44 denotes the initials of Nicolas Bijan, while the number 44 represents his father’s date of birth, which is April 04, 1944.[2]

In 2019, Bijan was named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list and received the American Immigrant Society award.[3][4]

Personal life[edit]

Bijan married Roxy Sowlaty, an American television personality and interior designer. The Couple has a daughter named Bijou Bijan, born on February 22.[5][6]     

References[edit]

  1. ^ Feldman, Amy. "Fresh Prince of Beverly Hills: Nicolas Bijan, 25, Reinvents His Father's Iconic Menswear Brand". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  2. ^ a b Daswani, Kavita (2017-11-30). "Nicolas Bijan Pakzad focuses on a new generation of super-wealthy shoppers with his boutique at the Waldorf Astoria". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  3. ^ Sternlicht, Alexandra. "The Under 30 Who Owns The Most Expensive Men's Store In The World Takes Vegas". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  4. ^ Video, Tronc (2017-11-30). "Nicolas Bijan Pakzad focuses on a new generation of super-wealthy shoppers with his boutique at the Waldorf Astoria". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  5. ^ "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills' Roxy Sowlaty Marries Nicolas Bijan in Private Backyard Ceremony". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  6. ^ "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills Star Roxy Sowlaty Is Engaged!". E! Online. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2023-11-23.

Category:1991 births Category:People from Beverly Hills, California Category:American fashion designers Category:Menswear designers