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Kevork
is considered as a famous fashion designer and tailor, who was the first
to probe the Armenian historical dresses and has created a special style,
combining the ancient with the modern. His style is distinguished for using
the raw white silk and treats it by coloring, painting and collage works,
to make evening dresses.
Born in 1974, He began drawing at a very young age. He inherited the talent
of tailoring from his father as he was men's costume tailor.
In 1997 he graduated from the "College Artistique de la Mode Moderne" institute
in Lebanon as a designer and tailor. Then he worked with famous Lebanese
fashion designers.
In 2004 he graduated from the "Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts" with
an honor Degree to get qualified in Decorative Design of Textile Manufacture,
where he was specialized in the history of the Armenian costumes and ornaments.
His brand name is SHADOYAN FASHION. This well known brand includes Haute
Couture and Prêt à Porter costumes, casual dresses, T-shirts, shoes, bags,
accessories, necklaces, earrings and souvenirs.
Meanwhile Kevork has gone deep into the abstract art, he was a volunteer
art teacher in ''Karen Jeppe Armenian College", at the same time, he led
and organized several art exhibitions for his students. His paintings are
a mixture of collage and modern art, decorated by Armenian motifs.
ACTIVITIES
He has begun his fashion shows in Lebanon, Syria and then Armenia "Fashion
week".
In 2004 he exhibited his first collection "The Modern Armenian Wedding"
in USA (Boston, LA, Houston).
In 2005 he exhibited his second collection "The Golden Autumn" in USA (LA,
Houston).
In 2006 he exhibited his collection "The Armenian Traditional Garments Today"
in Sydney-Australia.
Besides his many individual fashion shows in Armenia, he participated in
the Prêt à Porter Yerevan, then in a contest in Hong Kong. In 2006 he was
offered a professional title in Moscow for participating in the "Fashion
Assembly".
In 2007 he prepared the final dance costumes for the "Navasart Ensemble"
in Paris, and he exhibited his works during the festival there. In 2007
he exhibited his paintings and his latest collection "The Armenian Silk
Road" in Sydney-Australia.
Kevork is pursuing his challenges by going back to the roots, researching
deeply to explore novelty and create his special style with distinguished
touches.
His costumes are being worn by the most famous artists in Armenia (music
bands, dancers, announcers, top models, Miss Armenia).
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