Manny Mashouf
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| Born | Manoucher Mashouf[1] 1938 (age 85–86) |
| Nationality | Iranian, American |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, fashion designer, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founding Bebe Stores and Chairman |
| Spouse | Neda Nobari (married 1984–2006; divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
Manoucher "Manny" Mashouf (
Early life and education
Born in 1938 in
Career
He first managed a steakhouse in the early 1970's, before founding his own fashion line in 1976.[3]
He was the manager and chairman of
Manny Mashouf partnered with Giovanni Agnelli and Scott Bloom, they founded the production company Argonaut Pictures in 2007.[6]
It was announced in 2015 that he was to sell his 59% stake in Bebe Stores.[7] All of Bebe's stores were scheduled to close and liquidate inventory by the end of May 2017.[8]
Philanthropy
In 2005 Mashouf pledged $10 million to his alma mater, San Francisco State University for a performing arts center.[9] The donation was later redirected to the construction of the Mashouf Wellness Center.[10]
Personal life
In 1984, he married Neda Mashouf (née Nobari, or Shafigh-Noubari), who later worked as the former vice chairman and manager of merchandise at Bebe.[11][12][9] In 2006, the couple filed for divorce, and Neda resigned from her position at Bebe.[13] Together they had two children, Daria Mashouf and Iman Mashouf.[14]
In 2017, Mashouf sold his home in Bel–Air in Los Angeles for $30 million USD.[15]
See also
- List of California State University, Fresno people
- List of San Francisco State University people
- List of fashion designers
References
- ^ https://www.encyclopedia.com/journals/culture-magazines/mashouf-manny#:~:text=B%20orn%20Manoucher%20Mashouf%2C%20c,San%20Francisco%20State%20University%2C%201966
- ^ "Alumni donate to SFSU". East Bay Times. 2005-06-03. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "Manny Mashouf". iranians.kodoom.com/en. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ a b "#242 Manny Mashouf & family", Forbes, 2006, retrieved April 23, 2017
- ^ "The World's Billionaires #754 Manny Mashouf & family". Forbes. 2007-08-03. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ^ Hayes, Dade (September 5, 2008). "Equity players enter risky film sector: Argonaut, Barbarian, Social have different mandates". Variety magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ Bebe Founder Manny Mashouf Sells 59 Percent Stake, ubmfashion.com, 2015, archived from the original on 2017-04-24
- ^ "Bebe Plans to Shut Its Stores and Focus on Web Sales". bloomberg.com. 21 March 2017.
- ^ a b San Francisco State Receives $10 Million for New Arts Center, Philanthropy News Digest, June 7, 2005, retrieved April 23, 2017
- ^ Barba, Michael (April 22, 2017). "Founder of Closing Bebe Stores had Philanthropic Ties to State". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Manny Mashouf in the California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985". Ancestry.com. November 16, 1984.
- ^ Barba, Michael (22 April 2017). "Founder of closing Bebe stores has philanthropic ties to SF State". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "Bebe's Neda Mashouf Resigns". ApparelNews.net. December 1, 2006. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "Celebrity Car: Bebe's top guns". East Valley Tribune. March 21, 2008. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
- ^ "Off with a bang? L.A. County sees two sales of $30 million or more in early February". Los Angeles Times. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
External links
- Manny Mashouf at Forbes.com