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Ulyana Sergeenko is a prominent Kazakhstani and Russian fashion designer born on August 30, 1979, in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan (then part of the USSR)[2]. She comes from a family of linguists and initially studied philology at St. Petersburg State University[2].
Career Highlights
Sergeenko launched her eponymous fashion label in Moscow in April 2011[2]. Her brand quickly gained international recognition for its unique approach to design, blending Russian cultural influences with haute couture. Key characteristics of her work include:
- Meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Extensive use of hand-crafted techniques like stitching, knitting, and embroidery
- Sourcing fabrics from France, Italy, and Japan
- Collaborating with around 70 different ateliers and craftsmen from former Soviet republics[2]
Notable Achievements
- Became a member-correspondent of the Paris High Fashion Federation in May 2021[3]
- Her brand is the only Russian label officially participating in Paris Fashion Week
- Designed collections that incorporate traditional Russian crafting techniques like Vologda lace and Yelets embroidery[3]
Celebrity Clientele
Her designs have been worn by several high-profile celebrities, including:
- Beyoncé (featured in her “Haunted” music video)
- Lady Gaga
- Dita von Teese
- Kim Kardashian
- Natalia Vodianova[2]
Personal Life
Sergeenko was previously married to Russian insurance billionaire Danil Khachaturov from 2008 to 2013. She has two children: a son Alexander from a previous relationship and a daughter Vasilisa[2].
Controversy
In 2018, she faced public criticism for a handwritten note containing a racial slur, which she subsequently apologized for[2].
Citations
[1] https://www.instagram.com/ulyanasergeenko/?hl=ru [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulyana_Sergeenko [3] https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%BE,%D0%A3%D0%BB%D1%8C%D1%8F%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%92%D0%B8%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B0 [4] https://ulyanasergeenko.com [5] https://www.instagram.com/ulyana_sergeenko_moscow/ [6] https://www.facebook.com/ulyanasergeenko/?locale=ru_RU [7] https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/ulyana-sergeenko/items.aspx
Husbands and boyfriends
| Year | Persone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Danil Khachaturov | Divorced |
| 2018 | Igor Sechin | Boyfriend [2] |
“Duma Niggas scandal”
On January 23 of 2018, designer Ulyana Sergeyenko presented her summer collection of clothes in Paris. Media paid more attention not to the collection itself, but to the invitation that Sergeyenko sent to her friend Duma. On the envelope it was written: “To my niggas in Paris”. The day before the show, Miroslava Duma posted an invitation. Bloggers and fashion magazines were vigorously discussing the expression that caused a series of accusatory public statements and the release of Miroslova from the board of directors of the store The Tot [3].
See also
Footnotes
[1] Ulyana Sergeenko: the oligarch’s ex-wife who changed the way Russians dress (The Times, Anna Murphy)
[2] Дизайнер Ульяна Сергеенко встречается с главой “Роснефти” Игорем Сечиным (Spletnik)
[3] Ульяна Сергеенко пригласила Мирославу Думу на свой показ в Париже словом «niggas». Теперь у обеих проблемы (Meduza, Olga Strakhovskaya)
