Hi! I’m Nasrin—founder and designer of Mixed.
The concept of my mixedness was made clear to me at a young age growing up in LA with a Japanese mom and Iranian dad. People would learn my name then look at my face and couldn’t quite put a finger on who I was. I liked that.
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I’ve always been pulled in many different directions—at various points in my life, I thought I might become a dancer, a principal, a founder of some kind. Before founding Mixed, I was a 7th grade Humanities teacher. My dream was to start a school. I never imagined I would create a fashion brand, but here I am! I left teaching after losing my mom to Alzheimer's—I needed a creative outlet. I started teaching myself graphic design, which turned into print design, which turned into mask-making during the pandemic.
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I launched Mixed’s debut collection in the summer of 2021. Every collection begins with a series of hand drawn prints—I love bold, saturated colors and natural motifs. I’m both the designer and operator of Mixed, which means I’m constantly navigating the creative and business sides of the brand, a tension I’ve found a lot of challenge, excitement, and joy in. I used to be the person who packed all the orders, but with time and growth, I've learned how to hire, delegate and elevate!
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So often the conversation about mixedness is about the burden of not fitting in. But in the discomfort of nonconformity there is the benefit of individuality—we occupy unique spaces that push us to consistently reflect on who we are and what we value, beyond labels and appearances.
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As a Japanese-Iranian-American, designer, and entrepreneur, I'm always living on the edge of my many identities. I founded Mixed to create a home for our multitudes and inspire our community to be seen in full color.
