The Best Womenswear Boutiques In Tehran

Tehranis are very fashion conscious and want to look their best, especially in the fashionable northern part of the city. A boom of hot new designers means private maisons are sprouting up around town, dizzying a person as to where to look for the latest trends. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our list of the best womenswear boutiques in this fashion-forward city.

M Zone

Shop, Store

During their “Ladies’ Weekend” events held 3-4 times year, M Zone becomes one of the premiere concept stores in which to shop for local designers. Names like La Femme Studio, Capsul3, and Jute, among others, gather to showcase their latest collections, making this a must-visit venue for an introduction to Iran’s talented fashion designers.

Rosewater House

The handpicked items at Rosewater House make it one of the most carefully curated boutiques that caters to Tehran’s elite. Brands like J Brand, Jimmy Choo, and M Missoni are carried alongside local designers and artists, to create an eclectic mix of western and Persian apparel, jewellery, and home furnishings.
Rosewater House, Toutounchi St., Arefnasab St., Tehran, Iran +98 903 0514891

Aknoon Gallery

Art Gallery

For the perfect combination of fashion and art, look no further than Aknoon Gallery. It’s stocked with one-of-a-kind shirts, sweaters, manteau (loose gowns) and shawls all with Persian-flavoured motifs and handmade jewellery for the perfect statement piece. Unique art and home accessories make it a one stop shop to style and accessorise yourself and your home.

Mahtab Design

Light, airy fabrics and feminine aesthetics make Mahtab Alavi’s handprinted shawls and manteau a delight. These items put a modern twist on typical Persian symbols and traditional prints commonly seen on rugs from the Qashqai and Bakhtiari tribes. Although visitors must make an appointment to view the collection at the designer’s maison, it might be possible to catch her at local fashion events around town, which are announced on her Instagram page.
Saadat Abad, Tehran +98 912 5304330
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQvGU2dAq1Y/?taken-by=mahtabdesign

Bespoke Maison

Shopping Mall

Fashionable attire for the more formal occasion is what you’ll find in Bespoke Maison. A wide array of colourful and stylish scarves, shawls and iconic European brands of shoes and accessories for a sleek finish are available here. In a city where looks matter, Bespoke has got you covered for your most put-together look.

Tawoos Khaneh

A peaceful open courtyard will have you loving Tawoos Khaneh, (Persian for ‘Peacock House’) before you even step inside. This bohemian gallery is so adorable on the inside that you will be determined to pick something up just to have a memory of this place. The main showroom for Baftan Handmade’s clothes and manteau, it also houses collections by young Iranian designer Dooz by Golnar, and other accessories like scarves, jewellery, and handbags.
Gandi St., 8th Alley, #1, Unit 2, Tehran, Iran +98 913 960 4067
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQP4p7Bjotz/?taken-by=baftanhandmade

Koosha Art Gallery

Art Gallery, Building

Effortlessly chic is what Koosha Art Gallery goes for, as it features seasonal collections by Cutting Room, La Femme Studio, Solouk, and other Iranian designers. Colourful tassels add a bit of flair to the everyday scarf, and with only a couple of each featured manteau, you’ll have to grab what you like quickly, or else you’ll miss out.

About the author

Pontia Fallahi

Born and raised in the US, Pontia lived in four countries before moving to Tehran, Iran where she has been living for 3 years. She's passionate about languages, culture, and travel. Determined to dispel any misconceptions about her adopted home, she regularly blogs about life as an expat in Iran and Persian culture/language on her personal blog MyPersianCorner.com. When she isn't writing, she's either teaching languages (or picking up a new one herself) or traveling.