Today, Igor Chapurin is even recognized on the street, but few people know his interesting biography, which is full of many facts and decisions. In his life, there were also turning points that he easily overcame. How did the young designer start his life?
Several events from the biography
Igor Chapurin was born in 1968. At the Vitebsk Technological College, he was educated as a fashion designer for women and after that he began working as a fashion designer in one of the ateliers in Vitebsk. He received his second speci alty at the Institute of Technology, where he entered in 1991. Now he had the opportunity to work as an "artist-fashion designer". His collections have quite unusual design solutions. His dream came true in 1992 when Igor Chapurin, a fashion designer, took part in the Nina Ricci competition. He even managed to get into the top ten winners and in 1992 he already represented Russia in France at the festival of young fashion designers. The jury then included Pierre Cardin, Kenzo, Sonia Rykiel and many others. When the internship was over, he was offered a job at Max Mara inParis. But he chose to return to Moscow, where he set about creating dresses for girls who won beauty contests.
Career turning points
In 1994-1995 Igor Chapurin demonstrated his own collection for the first time in the capital of Russia. Then he was famous only in the West. He specially invited Roger Seiler, the French President of the Committee of Elegance, to the show. It was he who made an order to a young designer for three dozen costumes for Miss Europe. Tamara Gverdtsiteli, a famous singer, turned to him with a request to sew an outfit for her for a solemn performance. So she liked his clothes. Igor Chapurin at the end of 1995 was able to demonstrate his collection, which was called "Evening Fashion: Yesterday and Today." Then on the podium one could see the famous artist of Russia Tatyana Vasilyeva. A little later, the famous fashion designer designed costumes for Rene Garraud employees and even collaborated with Estee Lauder.
The most famous collections
Igor Chapurin created his clothes under the CHAPURIN COUTURE brand. At this time, he was invited to design for the first clothing line in one of the most famous Italian houses of Galitzine. His CHAPURIN-97 collection was so unexpected that even the Women's Day newspaper reported that his outfits were the highlight of the evening. He even participated in a gala performance dedicated to the 850th anniversary of Moscow. In his collection, the designer even used straw,which made it a true work of art. His show was a triumph, and the designer receives the highest award, which is called the "Golden Mannequin". The Chapurin fashion house was recognized as one of those who have an original artistic concept.
First Boutique
On Myasnitskaya Street in Moscow in March 1999, the grand opening of the first boutique of the famous master of his craft took place.
He got the same name as his first collection, CHAPURIN COUTURE. But, in fact, this is not just a boutique. This is a real creative laboratory. This is where unique ideas are born. Igor Chapurin, in the company of the best artists and designers, is working on the creation of pret-a-porte collections. In addition, a huge number of exclusive things appear here that cannot leave anyone indifferent. This place is very popular. Many reports and publications allowed him to become quite famous in the cultural life of the capital. Igor Chapurin, whose photo appeared in many fashion magazines, pays special attention to the fabrics of his collection. Here you can see a variety of knitwear, a lot of accessories and shoes that quite successfully complement the new pret-a-porte collections. Vasily Konovalenko ART helped to create jewelry that sparkles with diamonds, black pearls, Ceylon sapphires, Colombian emeralds and other precious stones. They are able to perfectly complete the creations of the House. And in 2000, another boutique appeared, which became significantstep in the creativity of the designer.
Works for theater and cinema
Igor Chapurin is working hard on creating costumes for actors. He collaborates with such well-known directors as Rustam Khamdamov and Oleg Menshikov. Many heroes of the series "Kitchen" are dressed in the clothes of this designer. He was quite seriously interested in the history of the Middle Ages and studied it for a long time. So he had the idea to create a new collection, which was called Haute couture. She tells the audience about some Scandinavian legends and introduces the beauty of women of that era. Modern ladies could not remain indifferent to this show and found a lot in common with the female half of that time.
Popularity outside the country
Russian fashion has been repeatedly presented by CHAPURIN COUTURE Fashion House outside the capital. For example, in 1998 she could be seen at the European Ball in Paris; in 1999 at interactive shows in Switzerland, and in 2000 in Germany. The Elite Model Look competition, which was held in 2000 in Moscow, also did not do without the works of the famous designer. Igor Chapurin, whose personal life is little known, managed to glorify his name in the fashion world. He works in order to bring joy to other people, although in our country this is quite difficult to do. But the designer liked his work. He is recognized on the streets, a lot is written about him in newspapers and magazines, and thousands of famous people wear his clothes. This result can be called truly amazing.