behind purple pistols

Mes Tadevosyan is the founder and designer behind Purple Pistols. At 31, his journey has carried him across continents and into countless cultures, each shaping the way he sees beauty and design. Born and raised in Armenia, he later studied and earned his MBA in Italy, spent years living in Ireland, and now calls Los Angeles home. Along the way, he has traveled through nearly every country in Europe, absorbing its architecture, art, and atmosphere. These experiences left a lasting imprint.

Though his formal education is in economics, Mes always gravitated toward fashion, with jewelry as his true creative outlet. Over the last decade, he worked with leading fashion houses, refining his sense of style and craftsmanship while quietly building the foundation for something of his own.

In 2023, the vision for Purple Pistols became impossible to ignore. With early designs already in hand, Mes began to shape the brand. By 2024, he dedicated himself fully to the project. Countless late nights and months of persistence followed, leading to the first Purple Pistols collection: a body of work that reflects not only his skills but also the cultural influences gathered from a lifetime of travel.

And this is only the beginning. Purple Pistols continues to evolve, with new pieces and future projects already in motion.