Katya Katya Shehurina

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Katya Katya Shehurina
Industry Fashion
Founded2007
FounderKatya Shehurina
Headquarters,
Area served
Asia, Europe, Middle East, US, Australia
ProductsClothing, accessories
Website www.shehurina.com

Katya Katya Shehurina is a fashion brand that specializes in evening gowns, wedding dresses [1] and fashion accessories. Originally based in Latvia, [2] the brand has gained recognition around the world, especially in Europe. [3]

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Katya Shehurina, the fashion designer for Katya Katya Shehurina, uses lace elements, [4] exclusive fabrics, floating silk, natural fur, [5] and handmade embroidery details. [6]

History

Katya Shehurina graduated from Esmod, a fashion design school in Paris, in 2007. Taking into account her earlier experience gained from famous French designers such as Nicolas Fafiotte and David Purves,[ citation needed ] she returned to Latvia and created her own brand in 2007.

In the early stages of the company, Katya released both pret-a-porter collections and couture clothes. Now twice a year on Riga Fashion Week, [7] the brand presents new collections with evening and wedding dresses.

In early 2011, the brand opened an independent boutique in London. [8]

In media

In summer 2012 Nelly Furtado [9] and Melanie C [10] wore "Loise", a black lace dress from the collection. Jessie J wore "Pinot Noir" on The X Factor in 2011. [11] Jacqueline Jossa also wore this dress to the National TV Awards in January 2012. [12] Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, an English "it girl" wore the dress in a January 2012 issue of Hello! Magazine. [13]

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