Josef Arzili, the designer behind Azaara, is of Persian and Turkish descent. While always intrigued by the world of fashion, Arzili first formally studied design at the Fashion Institute in Hamburg, Germany. He relocated to the United States in 1979, when he created the house of Arzili Couture. This special high end women’s couture collection was carried in some of the most prestigious stores and boutiques across the United States and around the world.