From Refugee to Pasta Artist: How Fiona Afshar’s Edible Creations Caught Gucci’s Eye
A profile of Fiona’s story, artistic pasta, commercial success, and Gucci collaboration.
“For Persians, food is love.”— Fiona AfsharRead feature
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Stories at the intersection of food, art, and style.
A curated portfolio of verified profiles, cultural features, and media moments tracing Fiona’s singular visual language.
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Independent editorial coverage of Fiona’s path from a home kitchen to collaborations across food, fashion, and culture.
Good Enough to Eat
Chef Fiona Afshar designs pasta inspired by five FW21 fashion styles, including Gucci, BAPE, and S.R. STUDIO LA. CA.
“has an eye for pasta like no other.”— SSENSERead feature
Meet Fiona Afshar, the home cook whose artistic pasta has made her an Instagram star
A profile of Fiona’s colorful, geometric and floral handmade pasta and her growing audience.
“I always eat with my eyes first.”— Fiona AfsharRead feature
How Flamingo Estate Quietly Perfected the Brand Collab
Independent coverage of Flamingo Estate’s spring 2022 collaboration with chef Fiona Afshar / Pasta by Fiona and her plant-colored sourdough pasta.
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Career Conversations: How James Carroll IV Went from Life Insurance to Nike & Beyoncé
James Carroll IV describes discovering Fiona through SSENSE, commissioning a House of Gucci-inspired pasta Reel, and developing the idea into a limited-edition set.
5 Pasta Makers You Should Follow for Instagram Inspiration
Features @cookingwithfiona and her visually striking multicolored pasta made with vegetables and flowers.
Jessica Biel Drinks Coffee in the Shower AND in the Tub | The Final 5
An official show-page social-media mention linking @cookingwithfiona among the accounts Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey were viewing.
Saffron ‘Boloroni Tahdig’
Fiona demonstrates her original saffron Boloroni homemade Persian pasta.
“Food is such a big part of our day-to-day lives.”— Fiona Afshar
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