Ulyana Sergeenko

Ulyana Sergeenko (born 30 August 1981) is a Russian designer, socialite, and fashion blogger.

Early life

Sergeenko was born into a family of linguists in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, when it was still part of the USSR.[1]

Career

Following her marriage to Danil Khachaturov, Sergeenko became a client of Valentino, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chanel, and Dior. Noted for her style, she was dubbed part of the Russian Mafia by fashion bloggers alongside fellow Russians Miroslava Duma, Elena Perminova and Vika Gazinskaya.[2] However Sergeenko grew frustrated when pieces she had collaborated with designers on showed up in their collections with no credit given to her contributions. As a result, Sergeenko launched her eponymous fashion label in 2012 in Paris.[3]

Sergeenko's first couture collection was warmly received with reviewers noting that her style was a blend of Russian military, literary and fairytale influences.[4] Her debut collection featured clingy knit tops, quilted skirts, floor-sweeping greatcoats, and enough sable to swaddle the Russian army.[5]

Beyoncé appeared in one of her creations in her music video for Haunted.[6] Singer Lady Gaga, burlesque performer Dita von Teese, socialite Kim Kardashian and model Natalia Vodianova are also clients.[7]

Personal life

Sergeenko is married to Russian insurance billionaire Danil Khachaturov.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Zverkov, Nikolay. "THE RED QUEEN: ULYANA SERGEENKO". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Pithers, Ellie (6 September 2012). "Who's that girl? Miroslava Duma". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Ulyana Sergeenko". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  4. ↑ WILSON, ERIC (June 29, 2012). "The Czarinas Are Back". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  5. ↑ Nelson, Karin (October 2012). "J'adore: Ulyana Sergeenko Couturier Ulyana Sergeenko's obsessions.". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Newbold, Alice (17 December 2013). "Best designer looks from Beyonce's new videos". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  7. ↑ Binkley, Christina (Aug 13, 2014). "Haute Couture From Russia Ulyana Sergeenko, After Grabbing the Fashion World With Her Own Style, Tries Her Own Label". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  8. ↑ Nelson, Karin (October 2012). "J'adore: Ulyana Sergeenko Couturier Ulyana Sergeenko's obsessions.". Retrieved 8 October 2014.
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