An exceptional life…for an extraordinary Man!
A connoisseur of quality, perfection and universal design excellence, Bijan was a genius marketer of perception and image for his men’s couture, haute jewelry and a spectrum of award-winning fragrances. His lofty eminence and multi-billion dollar empire as the peerless purveyor of elegance and affluence, was uniquely forged in 1976 on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, by just three words, ‘by appointment only’, offering him unprecedented access to the greatest wealth in the world. He was a treasure of enormous admiration and remarkable creative brilliance.
Bijan was wise and voraciously charming, possessing the daring innovation of a true pioneer. He originated the embodiment of ‘luxury’ ahead of the world that had not even begun to understand the precise essence of the tenet. Bijan was a powerful leader knowing that what makes greatness is starting something that lives long after.
AWARDS & HONORS:
Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Oxford University – 2011
Governor’s Award for Excellence in Fashion – 2010
Key to the City of Beverly Hills – 2010
May 8th declared as “Bijan Day,” City of Beverly Hills – 2010
Design Legend Award, OTIS College of Art & Design – 2010
Life Time Achievement Award, International Organization PAAIA – 2009
Honorary Black Belt Certification, US Martial Arts Federation – 2009
Leadership Honor Roll, George H.W. Bush – 2009
Honorary Doctorate Degree Fine Arts and Science Award, American Liberty University – Class of 2007
Honorary Creative Director Bijan Pakzad, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – 2007
2006 Hall of Fame, VANITY FAIR Magazine
Persian Man of the Year Award, Persian Award Foundation Canada – 2006
International Packaging Award Finalist for Best Packaging of Bijan with a Twist, HBA Global Expo – 2002
Best Fragrance of the Year Nomination for Bijan with a Twist for Women and Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 2001
Best Packaging of the Year Nomination for Bijan with a Twist for Women and Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 2001
Best Fragrance of the Year Nomination for Michael Jordan Cologne, The Fragrance Foundation – 1999
Fragrance of the Year Nominations for DNA Perfume for Women & DNA Fragrance for Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 1996
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1995
Ig Noble Prize for DNA Fragrance by Bijan, Harvard University – 1995
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1994
Pursuit of Excellence Award for Bijan Fragrances, Bullock’s – 1994
Distinguished Citizen Award of Liberty Bowl, City of Philadelphia – 1993
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1993
Aesthetic Appreciation Award for Bijan Designer for Men, City of Los Angeles – 1993
Best Advertising Campaign, Clio Award – 1993
Best Glass Design, Steuben Clear Choice Award – 1993
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1992
Best Men’s Fragrance, Harper’s Bazaar Germany – 1992
Prix de Beaute Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1991
Best Outdoor Advertising, Obie Award – 1991
Best Advertising Campaign, Clio Award – 1990
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1990
Best Outdoor Advertising, Obie Award – 1989
Best Advertising Campaign, Clio Award – 1988
Outstanding Achievement Award Mastery of Apparel Design, Marketing & Merchandizing from the School of Human Sciences, Auburn University – 1988
The International Best Dressed List, Bijan Pakzad – 1989
Legend in American Excellence Award for Bijan Fragrances, Saks Fifth Avenue – 1987
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1987
Best Packaging Design for Bijan Perfume for Women, The Fragrance Foundation – 1987
Best Packaging Design Nomination for Bijan Fragrance for Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 1987
Fragrance of the Year for Bijan Fragrance for Men, The Fragrance Foundation – 1987
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1986
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1984
Excellence in Photography Award, American Photography Magazine – 1984
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1983
Honorary Citizens Award, City of Florence, Italy – 1983
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1982
Honorary Citizens Award, City of Dallas, Texas – 1982
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1981
Creativity Award, Art Direction Magazine – 1980