Natalia Sokolova, a fifth-year student at the Faculty of Arts of Abai University, has achieved notable success in the fashion industry and earned the opportunity to participate in international fashion shows. After successfully passing the selection stage of the «New Generation Open Way» competition, she presented her own collection at Kazakhstan Fashion Week. She has also received an invitation to participate in the international Georgia Fashion Week.

A student majoring in Fashion Design, Natalia began actively pursuing opportunities in the fashion industry during the autumn semester of her fourth year. Before entering the world of fashion, she was professionally involved in track and field athletics and fulfilled the requirements for the Candidate for Master of Sports qualification. Over time, her creative interests developed into a professional ambition, leading her to choose design as her future career.

“At first, creativity was simply a hobby for me. However, over time, my interest in design grew, and I realised that I wanted to make it my lifelong profession,” the student says.

An important milestone in her fashion career came in autumn 2025, when she took part in the «New Generation Open Way» competition held as part of Kazakhstan Fashion Week. Following the competition, Natalia was given the opportunity to attend an educational course at Limkokwing University in Malaysia. She also established production partnerships with the companies «Zibroo» and «Alerma».

In February 2026, she successfully passed the selection stage of the «New Generation Open Way» competition and began developing a new collection under her own brand, «SKYBORN». The collection was showcased during the 39th season of Kazakhstan Fashion Week, earning her an invitation to Georgia Fashion Week. Her creative work brings together a conceptual approach, distinctive silhouettes and bold experiments with form.

The collection's defining features include the contrast of black and white, textured fabrics and distinctive textile solutions. These elements combine classical forms with avant-garde aesthetics, creating a contemporary and original visual identity.

Natalia Sokolova's work reflects her distinctive creative vision, openness to new ideas and commitment to design exploration within the fashion industry. Currently, alongside her studies, she is working on her graduation project and developing a new collection for Georgia Fashion Week. She also plans to take part in Kazakhstan Fashion Week Shymkent, scheduled for December.

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