Max Studio Signs International Model Katia Elizarova as Brand Ambassador and New Face: Luxury Women’s Fashion brand to launch UK retail operations with London Boutique
International Model Katia Elizarova named as new face and brand ambassador to Luxury Women's fashion brand Max Studio. Katia Elizarova's endorsement of the brand coincides with the the launch of Max Studio's first boutique store in the UK.
Luxury women’s fashion house Max Studio is proud to announce International Model Katia Elizarova as Max Studio brand ambassador and face of the global fashion house. Katia follows in the footsteps of other celebrity faces of the brand which have included celebrated beauties Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Lily Cole.
Katia’s endorsement of the fashion house will coincide with the launch of Max Studio’s first boutique store in the UK, opening on Westbourne Grove in London this November. The new store is part of the renowned brands continuing expansion into new markets that so far sees its clothing sold at over 7,000 retail points in the US and Asia.
As the face of the fashion label Katia will become a spokesperson for the brand participating in a series of high-profile events on behalf of Max Studio, opening catwalk shows and appearing in advertising campaigns.
Katia Elizarova, International Model, commented: “This is a fantastic opportunity to represent a fashion label that embodies distinguished beauty. Max Studio has achieved great success internationally by focussing on a luxurious style that always results in head-turning clothing and I’m very proud to be working with such a creative company. It’s an exciting time for me to be involved with the brand as it continues its international expansion in launching a London boutique and I look forward to working with them to tell that story.”
Leon Max, Founder and Head Designer, Max Studio, said: “Katia Elizarova is a radiant young woman who embodies modern femininity and style to perfection. I know she will portray the style and essence of Max Studio exquisitely and is the perfect match for us.”
“It is a great time to launch our flagship store in London at the height of the fashion season and I look forward to invigorating the UK market with my collections,” he continued.
Max Studio was founded in 1979 and is renowned a luxury fashion chain available in Max Studio retail stores, department stores, and on-line. The fashion house has over 40 of its own retail stores in the U.S. and over 50 stores across Asia.
Katia Elizarova has worked with some of the world's leading design houses, fashion brands, photographers, directors, magazines and salons including: Commes des Garcons, Guy Laroche, Calvin Klein, Swarovski, Philip Treacy, Fornarina, Victoria's Secret, Made by Niki, Triumph, Toni & Guy, Babyliss, GHD, Trevor Sorbie, L'Oréal, and Wella. She was first spotted on the street in her home town by modelling scout Guia Jikidze, who also discovered Natalia Vodianova, Eugenia Volodina, Irina Shayk and Elena Melnik. As an actress, Katia appeared in the award winning Russian music video Небо by Дискотеки Аварии ("Sky" by Diskoteka Avariya), in which she played both narrator and female lead. Katia has also addressed the Oxford Union, and regularly supplies interviews and comment on modelling and fashion.
ABOUT : Katia Elizarova (sometimes credited as Katia E)
Russian born International Model Katia Elizarova comes to the UK via Paris, Milan, Tokyo and Hamburg. Celebrated for her natural golden hair and enchantingly vivacious nature Katia has become a darling of major brands, opening shows, hosting events and engaging media. Some recent highlights include campaigns for Rimmel London, Esprit, Triumph, GHD, Toni & Guy, and launching George Davies' luxury fashion brand GIVe.
Katia went from her fist shoot for the cover of Jalouse Magazine to working with some of the world's leading design houses, fashion brands, photographers, directors, magazines and Salons. Her career so far has included working with: Helen Von Unwerth, Rankin, Kim Knott, Commes des Garcons, Guy Laroche, Kirin, Laforet, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Valentino, Versace, Ines Valentinitsch, Etienne Aigner, Karen Walker, Preen, Jasper Conran, d Squared, Ghost, Avon, Shu Uemura, Vogue, Jalouse, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Glamour, Madamme, Elle, Swarovski, New Look, Miss Selfridge, Fornarina, Victoria's Secret, Made by Niki, Triumph, Toni & Guy, Babyliss, GHD, Trevor Sorbie, L'Oréal , and Wella, as well as various television campaigns and music videos.
Outside of modelling Katia is a firm believer in establishing rights for those working in the fashion industry, from models themselves through to factory workers creating the objects of our fashion desire. She has an interest in micro-financing and Kiva Loans, supporting entrepreneurial spirit from the most humble of backgrounds the world over.
In 2009 Katia addressed the Oxford Union on the world of modelling, its pitfalls, rewards and in particular health issues, joining world renowned figures of contemporary society who have the spoken to the Union over the years.
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