Mimi Fayazi (born August 10, 1947) is an American fashion designer who was particularly successful in the 1970s. [1] [2] [3] Mimi was born in Iran and came to New York in 1967 to study fashion at the Mayer School of Fashion Design. [3] [4] Fayazi began designing in New York, and then started Mimi Fayazi Designs in 1974 in Los Angeles, with the Fayazi Couture, Miss Fayazi Dresses, and Mimi Fayazi Sportswear labels. [2] [3] [5] [6] Her style was distinctly feminine, while also drawing on the classic influences of the 1930s and 1940s. [7] Besides being known for her design and fabrication, [3] [8] her clothing was also intended to transition easily from day time to evening wear. [9] Her clothing, considered creative and sophisticated, [10] sold in specialty and department stores, including Saks, Lord & Taylor, and Bergdorf Goodman, and were worn by many actresses, including Ali MacGraw and Candice Bergen. [11] [12] [13] In 1978, Fayazi won 2 Tommy Awards from the American Printed Fabrics Council, Inc. for her designs. [3]