Yuvna Kim

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Yuvna Kim
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Kim in 2011
Born
Vacoas, Mauritius
Other namesYuvna Juggesur
Occupation Fashion Designer
Website Yuvna Kim London Maison De Couture

Yuvna Kim is a Mauritian-born, London-based fashion designer, model, [1] and TV entertainment journalist. [2]

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Early life and education

Kim is the eldest daughter of English Literature teacher and former member of the National Assembly Devendra Kim Currun and Vinitta Kim Currun She was raised in the town of Vacoas-Phoenix, in the Plaines Wilhems District of Mauritius Island, with her sister.[ citation needed ]

In 2002, Kim attended the Faculty of Law at University College London. She pursued a brief career in the legal profession.[ citation needed ]

Career

Kim started as a model and an actor. [3] She was the face of Sony Entertainment Television Asia and the host of the fashion segment on SNAPSHOT between 2010 and 2013.[ citation needed ]

In 2012, Kim launched her London-based fashion label Yuvna Kim London, specializing in bridal couture and Red Carpet gowns.[ citation needed ]

In 2015, she showcased her designs at London's Fashion Week. [4]

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References

  1. "Yuvna Kim - Model - London, England, United Kingdom". ModelMayhem.com. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  2. Singh, Jaz (2013-03-19). "A Conversation With: Yuvna Kim". EventLine. Archived from the original on May 6, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
  3. filmmaker., Wiseman, Frederick, Model., OCLC   1035144735 , retrieved 2022-09-21{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. Hutchinson, Lisa (2015-10-17). "Newcastle dress designer to the stars Yuvna Kim shows her creations at London Fashion Week". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 2022-11-17.