Selected Work
A selection of projects spanning research, design, lectures and cultural storytelling.
Documentary
Unraveled is a documentary exploring Maryam Entezami’s research into the history of Persian women’s dress. As part of the project, she interviewed Her Imperial Majesty Empress Farah Pahlavi about Her Majesty’s personal wardrobe and its historical significance. The trailer won First Prize at the Direct Short Online Film Festival, while the documentary was officially selected for several international film festivals.
Lectures
Maryam Entezami presents lectures on Persian fashion history, culture and identity.
Cultuurplein De Blauwe Kamer, Wageningen — November 2025
Dommelhuis, Son en Breugel — May 2023
Drents Museum, Assen — October 2018
ModeMuze, OBA Amsterdam — 2017
Wereldmuseum Rotterdam — 2015
International Women’s Club — 2015
DA&D, ‘s-Hertogenbosch — October 2013
Fashion Research
Featured Work
Miss Belgium
Custom-designed for Shakila, a Miss Belgium 2017 finalist.
Designed exclusively for the Miss Belgium stage, featuring hand-applied floral embroidery and a flowing tulle train.
Philips Research
Smart Textiles & Wearable Technology
Contributed to wearable textile and smart fabric research at Philips Research, High Tech Campus Eindhoven.
Press & Media
Selected media appearances, interviews, lectures and press features documenting my work in Persian fashion history, cultural research and design.
Media Appearances
Lecture On Persian fashion
The Persians: Warriors and Poets Exhibition
Online Publications
Een boeiende geschiedenisles
Mooi Son en Breugel
24 May 2023
تاریخ لباس و هویت تاریخی
Asre Nou
Online article • 7 March 2013
Interview with Mary Entezami
Faryad-e Sabz News
Archived Interview • 18 July 2012
Professional Publications
Careers in Anthropology of Fashion
Royal Anthropological Institute – UK
Professional publication • 1997
Cultural Exhibitions & International Events
Diversity in the Park – TU Eindhoven / Brainport (2014)
Traditional Persian costumes and historical research by Maryam Entezami were presented during an international multicultural event, introducing visitors to Iranian costume history through reconstructed garments, publications and cultural displays.
Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde – Leiden (1997)
Traditional Persian Costume Exhibition & Fashion Show
Invited exhibition and live presentation of reconstructed historical Persian costumes at the Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde (National Museum of Ethnology), Leiden, The Netherlands.
Recognition
Selected acknowledgements and institutional recognition for my contributions to Persian costume history, cultural heritage, and fashion research.
Authorization from H.I.M. Farah Pahlavi’s Office (1988)
Official authorization to recreate garments from the Imperial Wardrobe for historical research and exhibition.
Lecture at the Dutch Costume Association (1999)
Official letter of appreciation following my invited lecture at the Fries Museum, acknowledging my contribution to the presentation of Persian costume history.
TU Delft – Official Appreciation Certificate (2016)
Recognition for presenting Persian costume heritage during the Nowruz cultural programme at Delft University of Technology.
