Dmitry Sholokhov

Dmitry Sholokhov (born February 23, 1980) is a New York based Artist and Fashion Designer, best known as the winner of tenth season of Project Runway,[1] and the fourth season of Project Runway: All Stars.[2]

Dmitry Sholokhov
Born (1980-02-23) February 23, 1980
Novopolotsk, Belarus
EducationParsons School of Design
OccupationArtist, Creative Director, Fashion Designer
Label(s)
Dmitry Sholokhov
Height6’1”

Life and career

Sholokhov was born in Belarus, to a physician mother and architect father of Lithuanian descent. He was a professional ballroom dancer as a teenager.[3] He moved to New York City at the age of 18, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design.[4]

Sholokhov had worked for several design companies, including The Jones Group, before trying out for the tenth season of Project Runway in 2012.[5] He then competed in and won the fourth season of Project Runway: All Stars in 2015. Since then he has worked as an instructor at his alma mater, the Parsons School of Design. He is also a Founder and a Creative Director of his fashion label Dmitry Sholokhov.[6]

In 2019, Sholokhov competed in Season 7 of Project Runway All Stars, that featured a cast of previous winners only from around the globe. He was the runner-up of the season.[7]

In October 2019, Dmitry Sholokhov was named Fashion Designer Of The Year by Metropolitan Fashion Awards in Los Angeles [8]

References
  1. 'Project Runway': Dimitry Sholokhov reveals why his win was 'bittersweet' The Hollywood Reporter, October 19, 2012.
  2. Project Runway All Stars winner: Twice is nice, Entertainment Weekly, February 13, 2015.
  3. Chan, Anna. "'Project Runway' winner: Heidi Klum 'took half of my collection'". Today. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  4. "About | Dmitry Sholokhov". dmitrysholokhov.com. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
  5. Nordyke, Kimberly. "Project Runway': Dmitry Sholokhov Reveals Why His Win Was 'Bittersweet'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  6. Bailey, Kindra. "Dmitry Sholokhov: I Would Love To Dress Jennifer Lawrence & Angelina Jolie". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  7. "Watch All Stars Goes Global Full Episode - Project Runway All Stars - Lifetime".
  8. "2019 Metropolitan Fashion Week Announces Metropolitcan Fashion Awar Winner! LA City Hall on 10/5 | LA-Story.com". Retrieved 2020-02-05.
Preceded by
Anya Ayoung-Chee		 Project Runway winner
Dmitry Sholokhov		 Succeeded by
Michelle Lesniak Franklin
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