Natural, modern and relaxed are just a few words that spring to mind easily when considering Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s eponymous line of women’s footwear. From the graphic Penelope mule to the sleek Sophie sandals, there’s an effortless quality to MNZ that comes direct from their designer. Maryam moved from Iran to California and then to New York City. In 2008 she opened her own boutique in the Lower East Side and launched the in-house line in 2013.