Artist | Interior Designer | Fashion Designer
Bio
Diana Dorozhkina is a well-known European designer, artist and television personality. She opened her fashion house in 2002 in the Ukraine after having won the 2000 Grand Prix des Étoiles de la Mode in Belgium. She has done shows and collections in Kiev, Paris, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Milan, Moscow, Palm Beach and New York. She has modeled her own creations and others, having been consistently voted one of the Top 10 most beautiful people in the Ukraine and appearing on the covers of numerous magazines. She has also been a brand ambassador for such famous companies as LG Electronics, the American beauty company, “Sweetsation Therapy” and “AGT Plus”, a multinational furniture maker.
Diana first established her presence in the Americas in 2007, when she began doing guest appearances and shows at famous venues and galleries in Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. She has exhibited throughout the US and participated in Palm Beach Fashion Week, The Palm Beach Show, Miami Fashion Week, Art Basel and in New York City.
In 2010, Diana hosted her own television show in the Ukraine, “Faces of Things”, which ran for two years and was then syndicated. The show featured famous personalities throughout Ukraine sharing their homes, personal lives and passions with Diana. Additionally, Diana has been a special guest and interviewee on television throughout Europe covering subjects from design and women in business to personal health and wellness and tourism.
Diana has produced two books featuring her work, the seminal being in 2013 with Diana modeling her own creations in multi-cultural contexts around the world with inspirational quotes from famous artists. Her most recent book was published in 2021 and is titled, “Haute Fashion Couture as Unique Fine Art” and demonstrates Diana’s evolution from the fashion to the art world in various media.
In 2021, Diana formed Diana Dorozhkina Design, LLC in the US with the idea of launching a lifestyle brand around her work in art, interior design, photography and accessories. She is exploring various partnerships and licensing opportunities domestically and abroad.
Diana was born in Belarus in a military family and traveled throughout her youth. She cultivated an interest in art during her childhood. She studied choreography, classical ballet and fine arts at various schools throughout the Ukraine and in Moscow. She graduated with a Faculty of Arts degree from the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, a degree in Costume Design from the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design and a degree in Fine Arts from the Salvador Dali Art Academy.
Awards
Diana Dorozhkina has won multiple national and international grants in the field of fashion:
- 2000-“Grand Prix des Étoiles de la Mode”, Belgium
- 2003-“35 Most Successful Ukrainians under 35 years”
- 2003-“Spring Grand Prix of Crystal Silhouette”, Jury Chairman Francois Benau
- 2003-“Autumn Grand Prix of Crystal Silhouette”, Jury Chairman Vyacheslav Zaitsev
- 2004-“Grand Prix of Cruise Collections Contest 10×10” of top ten Ukrainian fashion designers at International Festival Kyiv Podium, Jury Chairman Paco Rabanne
- 2005-Named a Member of Russian Association of Haute Couture
Jewelry
Diana Dorozhkina is also a jewelry and accessory designer. She developed jewelry collections for the “Russian Jewelry House”, Moscow (Winged Collection) and for the “Jewelry House Zarina”, Kiev (Platinum Age Collection) and created jewelry collections (silver combined with python and crocodile skin) for the “Jewelry House Sophia”, Kiev (Jubilee Show). She has produced unique pieces using natural materials for handbags, belts and shoes.
Fashion
In addition to her other work, Diana Dorozhkina developed outerwear lines for “Mido International”. She also created collections using denim and corsets, and equestrian-wear and wedding dresses under her “DD” brand.
Perfume
Diana released a nominal perfume by Diana Dorozhkina with a French Company Harmonie-et-expressions in 2010 Diana Launched TV show ‘Things Faces’.
Current Projects
Diana is currently preparing to exhibit in the Palm Beach Show February 17-22, 2022 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. She will be featuring various of her creations, to include fashion, sculpture, jewelry, art, photography and interior design concepts.
Diana is working on her next book which will feature “Food as Art” and will be part of her “healthy lifestyle” brand. She will incorporate Eastern European foods as taught to her by her beloved grandmother and interpreted using organic, natural, vitamin-rich and low-fat and carb ingredients.
Diana is also exploring a new line of health and beauty products with several collaborators, focused on her “forever young” philosophy and the use of natural herbs and elements. She will also incorporate beauty secrets from her native land that are unique to the Americas.
Diana is putting together a collection of resort wear for a Spring Show in New York City and to sell to boutiques in Palm Beach and throughout South Florida. This will include various cover-ups, loungewear and versatile frocks with simple but elegant designs.
Diana is continuously designing new sculpture and art using novel techniques and elements and incorporating pointillism, papier-mâché and bold colors. She is also exploring the world of prints and photography, looking to leverage her broad portfolio of classic work with current themes with NFTs.
My Style
I like making beautiful clothing and wearing it. I think that a designer should be stylish and exciting, advertising own creativity! I am sincerely happy when women who wear my clothes get lots of compliments!
Designer, just like an illusionist, should work miracles, emphasizing the best features and neutralizing flaws!
There can’t be too much beauty!
Diana Dorozhkina
