SERGUEI POVAGUIN

Serguei Povaguin was born in 1980 in Klintsky, Russia.
As a teenager he moved to Spain and later studied at the ESDI (Escuela Superior de Diseño) in Barcelona, where he graduated as a fashion and textile designer. He later graduated also at the University of Southhampton.
Since 1998 he has been living and working in Barcelona where his atelier is located, and where in early 2007 he set up his own company and brand.
The most noted among his first projects are “I love Spain” which won him the ModaFad Pure White Award to the best collection (Summer 2002); and “Flamenco” presented at the London Graduates Week (May 2004), the Berliner Durcheise Preview (July 2004) and the Genial Fashion STIB (September 2004). Movement and dance influence both early collections: flamenco and ballroom dances of the thirties were an inspiration.
During 2005 and 2006 he presented various collections at CreaModa in Bilbao, Barcelona Fashion Week, Pasarela Gaudí and Barcelona Bridal Week.
He has also designed five collections for Mexican Label Chivas Guadalajara, including men, women, children, sports and a collection of uniforms for the crew of Omnifly airline.

Since February 2008 he presents his collection with shows in Madrid Fashion Week’s 'Ego', where he was awarded twice with the L’Oreal Prize for Best Collection in September 2008 for his SS'09 and again in February 2009 for his AW 09/10 collection.
Currently he regularly presents his work during Paris Fashion Week in Rendez-Vous Femme showroom.
You can buy Serguei Povaguin in Harvey Nichols Hong Kong, Cara & Co. Moscow or Adam et Ropé Japan.

Contact: [email protected]
www.sergueipovaguin.com

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