Dmitry Sholokhov

Dmitry Sholokhov was born on February 23, 1980, in the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic. His early life included extensive engagement in ballroom dancing, which influenced his later interest in design as he created his own costumes. At the age of eighteen, Sholokhov relocated to New York City to pursue formal education in fashion. He subsequently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, a distinguished institution in the field. This educational background provided the foundation for his career.

Following his graduation, Sholokhov gained experience working for various design companies, including The Jones Group. A significant turning point in his career occurred when he participated in the tenth season of the television competition series, Project Runway. He won this season in 2012, which brought him broader recognition. His success continued on Project Runway: All Stars, where he won season four in 2015. He later competed again in Season 7 of Project Runway All Stars in 2019, which exclusively featured past winners, where he achieved the position of runner-up.

Beyond competitive television, Sholokhov has established his own fashion label, Dmitry Sholokhov, for which he serves as creative director. He has also contributed to fashion education as an instructor at Parsons School of Design. In October 2019, his contributions to the fashion industry were further acknowledged when he received the Fashion Designer of the Year Award from Metropolitan Fashion Week. His work is characterized by a unique, elegant, and architectural design style that he describes as “wearable art,” avoiding extravagance while maintaining distinctiveness.