UlianaU

About me

Hello!

My name is Uliana. In 2010, I left my home, family and friends and came to the US to pursue my dream of becoming a fashion designer. It all started in my childhood, when I spent hours at my mom’s work. She was a seamstress at a knitwear factory, and in her spare time, she made clothes for herself and our family.

Fast forward to October of 2012, I completed a BFA in Fashion Design and Merchandising. Over the years I worked on my own and collaborated with other designers to create ready-to-wear collections, avant-garde looks, evening wear, haute couture inspired ensembles and garments from unconventional materials.

If you have that perfect dress in mind, I can make it happen.

My awards and fashion shows include

2015

  • Orlando International Fashion Week 2015, showcased SS collection "Hanami"
  • Southern Women’s Show 2015, participated in the 25th anniversary fashion show with SS collection
  • Mall at Millenia Fashion Week 2015, presented an 8 look SS collection

2014

  • PAFW 2014 Emerging Designer Competition, made it to top 5 to present an avant-garde ensemble with couture elements for “Pearls for Women” and Orlando Ballet Design Challenge
  • Mall at Millenia Fashion Week 2014, showcased a Fall/Winter Collection "Rock’n’Rose"

2013

  • Titanic the Exhibition Fashion Show 2013, won Best Interpretation of the Theme with fellow designer for a hand-beaded Edwardian inspired evening gown

2012

  • Mall at Millenia Fashion Week 2012, I presented new Spring/Summer collection "Rococo Royale"
  • IADT IMAGINE Fashion Show 2012, presented my Fall/Winter Collection "Opera Carmen"
  • Runway to Hope Design Challenge Award 2012, I collaborated with the partner to produce a steam punk ensemble for a teenage cancer survivor
  • Jacksonville Fashion Week 2012, I was one of 3 IADT students selected to participate at a national Emerging Designer Competition
  • Downtown Orlando Fashion Week 2012, exhibited my SS collection "Powdered Tissue"

2011

  • Mall at Millenia Fashion Week 2011, where I was one of 10 designers to present Spring/Summer collection "Powdered Tissue"
  • IADT IMAGINE 2011, won The Most Innovative Design Award for Hollywood Glam inspired evening gown