Marijana Matthäus

Marijana Matthäus
Marijana Matthaus in front of a river
Born Marijana Čolić
(1971-09-27) 27 September 1971
Vrbas, SFR Yugoslavia
Residence Belgrade, Serbia
Nationality Serbian
Occupation Business woman, Fashion designer, Entrepreneur, Writer, Former fashion model
Spouse(s) Miodrag Kostić (1990–1999)
Lothar Matthäus (2003–2009)
Children 3

Marijana Matthäus (Serbian: Marijana Mateus / Маријана Матеус; born September 27, 1971) is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, writer and European socialite based in London, England. She is Founder, Owner and Creative Director of The Marijana Matthaeus Collection, a luxury fashion brand; Lux Uniforms, which specializes in custom designed corporate identity business uniforms; Andaj, a luxury outerwear brand based in London. In recent years, Marijana has grown a significant online and social media presence and will be releasing additional products tied to her name.

Early life and education

Marijana Matthäus, born Marijana Čolić, in Serbia, developed her love for fashion at early age and soon after, her mother began to take her to fashion shows in the country’s Capital, Belgrade. As a young adult, she lived in New York City where she graduated from The Lubin School of Business in 1999. Years later, she enrolled at the University of Arts London – London College of Fashion in 2014. In addition to that, Marijana also has a bachelor's degree in Pedagogy

Professional career

In 1990, Marijana began her career by creating Obuća Metro," which was a major shoe brand in Serbia and successfully ran the company from 1990 – 1996 as CEO. In 2003, she opened her first fashion boutique "My Style" in Budapest, Hungary, and a second one in 2007 in Salzburg, Austria, where she was living with her second husband Lothar Matthäus.[1] A few years later, in 2009, Marijana established her own label called Marijana Class (later The Marijana Matthaus Collection) and held her creative fashion show debut during Belgrade Fashion Week that same year.[2] On June 1, 2010, Marijana presented her first line of swimsuits.[3] The creations were worn by competitors in Serbia’s national beauty pageants.[4] Her fashion show I Am Mariana,[5] held on 17 March 2011 in the Hotel Moskva.[6] March 2011, the “I am Marijana” Fashion show was held at the prestigious Hotel Moskva followed by the Black & White World collection in September 2011.[7] The Flora Fashion Collection was held on the main stage of the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad in 2012 and in December of that same year,[8] Marijana held a glamorous fashion show at Hotel Moskva once again, where she introduced her new Allure Baroque collection.[9][10] Marijana expanded her business operations in 2010 and established a new venture called Lux Uniforms which specializes in custom designed corporate identity business uniforms and most recently, a new luxury outerwear brand called Andaj. This was initially designed for the British market and was launched and presented to media and clients at The Westbury Hotel in London, England, in September 2016. Many celebrities and TV personalities often wear her creations, including one the region’s most famous singers, Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović as well as Milena Vasić, Snežana Dakić, Sanja Marinković, Jelena Jovičić, Vesna Dedić, Katarina Radenković, Ksenija Mijatović.[11][12][13]

Other work and ventures

Marijana Matthäus became the face of the Samsung football-themed TV campaign in 2006.[14]

On April 27, 2010, Marijana released her first novel Amouage.[15][16]

Personal and media life

Marijana Matthäus married one of the most successful businessmen in the region, Miodrag Kostić, in 1990 and have 3 children together. Her second husband was German football coach and former player Lothar Matthäus. Matthäus currently divides her time between London, Budapest and Belgrade. She is fluent in 5 languages - Serbian, English, Italian, Hungarian and German.[17][18] Marijana is also known for her philanthropic endeavors and regularly gives to a number of charities and causes.[19][20][21] She regularly asks local celebrities to donate some of their belongings and proceeds to charities that help women in need.

References

  1. ↑ Matthäus, Marijana. "My Style". www.marijanamatthaeus.com. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "Revija Marijane Mateus". Story. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  3. ↑ B., E. (27 May 2010). "Marijana Mateus kreira kupaće kostime". Blic (in Serbian). Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  4. ↑ B, R., A, M. (2 June 2010). "Ivana najlepša". Blic (in Serbian). Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  5. ↑ "Vatreno plave haljine Marijane Mateus". Mondo. 17 March 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  6. ↑ "Lotar Mateus na Marijaninoj reviji". Blic. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  7. ↑ "Crno-beli svet Marijane Mateus". Story (in Serbian). 21 September 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  8. ↑ "SPEKTAKL U NOVOM SADU: MARIJANA MATEUS U CARSTVU CVEĆA". S Media. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  9. ↑ "GLAMUROZNO: Marijana Mateus prestavila novu kolekciju!". Telegraf. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  10. ↑ "Marijana Mateus predstavila novu kolekciju". Svet Plus. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  11. ↑ "Ceca u Prilepu prevazišla samu sebe". Tračara.com (in Serbian). 20 July 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  12. ↑ "Ceca Ražnatović proslavila rođendan". Hello! (in Serbian). 15 June 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  13. ↑ "Famous in Marijana Class". Marijana Class. www.marijanamatthaeus.com. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  14. ↑ Article in Blic News
  15. ↑ "Marijana Mateus promovisala knjigu". Blic. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  16. ↑ "Amoaž - iskrena knjiga Marijane Mateus". Mondo. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2013.
  17. ↑ Stanković, Simonida (2006). "Marijana Mateus: Žena koja živi kako želi". Puls (in Serbian). Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  18. ↑ Karanović, Zorica (10 April 2008). "Dva uspešna muža i kolekcija". Politika (in Serbian). Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  19. ↑ "Marijana Mateus priprema humanitarni bal". Svet (in Serbian). 27 January 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  20. ↑ "Svetosavski bal". Story (in Serbian). 29 January 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  21. ↑ "Bal vraćen među oficire". Politika (in Serbian). 31 January 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
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