Dmitry Sholokhov
Born (1980-02-23) February 23, 1980
Belarusian SSR
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationParsons School of Design
Occupation(s)Artist, Creative Director, Fashion Designer
LabelDmitry Sholokhov
Height6’1”
Websitehttps://dmitrysholokhov.com/

Dmitry Sholokhov (born Dzmitry Sholakhau, February 23, 1980) is an American 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]

Life and career

Dmitry 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]

Dmitry 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]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Project Runway Contestant Season 10, Winner
2014-15 Project Runway All Stars Season 4, Winner
2019 Season 7, Runner-up

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 (19 October 2012). "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.
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