Nicolas is the son of renowned clothier Bijan Pakzad and namesake of the House of Bijan, the super exclusive and luxurious boutique on Rodeo Drive. The high-end brand was founded in 1976 by Bijan and his longtime friend Dar Mahboubi. Thirtysix years later, the House of Bijan is known as the most expensive store in the world and is a legacy in the luxury market.
And it?s Nicolas? job to continue that legacy.He joined the brand when he was just 16 and, after the passing of his father last year, began taking on more responsibilities to ensure that the House of Bijan remains a fixture in the luxury market.?When I started working with my father I was in high school,? Nicolas said. ?After watching him work, slowly my attention started to grow at the company and the industry as a whole. Slowly but surely it turned into a very big passion of mine and obviously that was something that he and I shared.? Growing up, Bijan was not only a father to Nicolas, but also a mentor. He instilled important business ideals into his son?ideals like attention to detail and the quest for perfection.?Those were character traits I had to learn how to deal with growing up,? Nicolas said. ?Maybe they would have been considered annoying when I was a teenager, but it was those character traits that pushed me and inspired me to be confident, proactive and not sit around all day.?
?MY JOB FOR THE FUTURE IS VERY SIMPLE,? NICOLAS SAID. ?MAINTAIN THE QUALITY AND KEEP THE BRAND SO BEAUTIFUL THAT IT CONTINUES T...