[INTERVIEW] FASHION DESIGNER ELIYA CIOCCOLATO
Hailing from a small city in Russia the beautiful Fashion Designer Eliaya Cioccolato is taking the fashion world by storm. I’m not sure if I’m more obsessed with her cool unique last name or her fashion designs more! She debuted her ‘Make Love’ collection this year at Miami’s popular Swim Week and it is clear to say that she exudes positivity and sexuality in her message to the world. I can easily tell that she was raised with great work ethic and the spirit to help change the world for the better through her fashion and personality. Get to know the bombshell better and her simple keys to success below.
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How would a loved person describe Eliya as a person?
Eliya is a simple girl who was born in a little city of Russia close to Siberia and comes not from a rich family. Designer Eliya Cioccolato was born is Russia. Her roots are Russian, Italian and Asian . She moved to Moscow and worked in the position of fashion-director of popular Italian brand like C&C Milano . She took part in Russian Fashion Week. Currently she is living in Miami, regularly organizes fashion-shows and takes part in Miami Fashion Week. Also, Eliya closely cooperates with representatives of Russian and American celebrities.
“I did not have rich parents or sponsors, I started my first business at 17 and I have always been independent and very ambitious.”
What is a typical day like for Eliya?
I have a common life in Miami , go to gym every day, have a business meeting , visit the factory in Miami where my line is produced, communicate with factories from different countries like China, Turkey , Brazil , and daily work with Miami TV , all TV hosts dress in my brand of clothes.
I weekly have fashion photo and video shoots. Also, I monthly visit LA for business to have fun with friends, I have an active social lifestyle.
You’re absolutely stunning. Your skin is flawless, what is your favorite beauty product you cannot leave the house without?
Thanks for your compliment, my philosophy of beauty is that it’s from inside. How you feel in harmony, being happy with yourself, your thoughts, what kind of food you eat, and healthy lifestyle. About skin , I drink much water and use many different oils for skin, coconut, avocado and others.
“My philosophy of beauty is that it’s from inside. How you feel in harmony, being happy with yourself, your thoughts…”
What made you want to travel to the States and does your nationality have any influence on who you are?
I was born in Russia in a little city in Siberia, I have many roots in my family , Italian , Russian, Tatarian, Asian, and that’s why I feel like a citizen of the world. I moved to Miami cause I in love with this place! People here, are from all over the world, the weather, and most of the people here keep to a healthy lifestyle.
Congratulations on your achievement being a part of Miami Swim Week this year! Summer 16’ I’m sure has been amazing for you. Tell us what that was like for you?
Swim Miami Fashion Week, was amazing! I had experience with Fashion week in Russia, but it was different in Miami! I was so excited, now I develop myself and my clothes line in the world market, and I have so many ambitions !
“It is better to love than to consume energy fighting, love is the most important feeling that we have!”
Your specific ‘Make Love’ collection is sexy, unique, and see through. I am in love with the different textiles and fabrics used to create your pieces. What inspired these designs?
My new collection Make Love has the purpose of attracting the attention of the public to peaceful existence on the planet. It is better to love than to consume energy fighting, love is the most important feeling that we have! We need to love God, the family, women and men, and children. I would really like people to be more in the state of love and gratitude every moment of their life. I am sure our world will be much better. This is what inspired me to create a pretty provocative Sensual collection, I used not standard camouflage prints and colors for sexy evening dresses and bikinis, and interesting materials like transparent and mesh fabrics together with aggressive metallic ornaments, chokers and wide belts.
You truly are at the start of your fashion empire. Please correct me if I am wrong. But the Cioccolato Collection includes everything from dresses, swimsuits, accessories, and shoes! How did you even begin it all? Any specific challenges that you have endured that have made you better? To the world, you’re almost an overnight success.
I own and have launched 4 new lines: Cioccolato Gowns, Cioccolato Collection, Cioccolato accessories. Cioccolato Shoes
Cioccolato Gowns is the collection of luxury gowns. The use of expensive laces, sparkles and exclusive fabrics from Italy and France are used for it. The dresses are to be worn on the red carpet and special occasions. The production of the dresses if in Miami and Los Angeles, hand made work. This line is designed for a modern independent woman who strives to be a bright, sexy and elegant at the same time. Exquisite luxury of the East and the chic of paradisaical canton – Miami inspired me for the creation of that collection.
“I am sure if you clearly know what you want, the universe will help you attract the right people and events…”
All the elements for the collection are made at the best factories in Italy and Turkey, and only the most modern Italian materials of high quality are used. Each image is carefully designed and created in order to emphasize the individuality, luxury, femininity and sexuality. All the dresses are exclusive and are created in a single copy, in which it is impossible to go unnoticed at any gala event. Lace custom, carefully selected SWAROVSKI elements, semi-precious stones, luxurious Italian fabrics can not leave indifferent even the most selective fashionistas.
Cioccolato Collection – is a commercial ready-to-wear clothing line, clothes , swimwear, dress, with inexpensive price policy, according to the latest fashion trends of urban style.The collection includes casual sexy stylish dresses, mostly in sexy chocolate-cream “tasty” colors.The line is designed for modern women who appreciate quality, comfort and practicality, but wish to remain sexy and seductive at the same time.This line of clothing is manufactured in different countries: China, the United States (Miami), Russia.
Cioccolato accessories – (the line of exclusive accessories with oriental motifs and modern motifs. Brand accessories for this season are a metallic belt and metallic collars (chokers).
Cioccolato shoes is an exclusive line of fashionable shoes and boots, hand made in turkish and brazilian factories. swarovski elements and fashion summer boots-stockings in different variations make its corporate style.
“In our life, we are the authors and creators of our life, the main thing is to believe in what you are doing and to do all your best.”
Before any collection even existed, what steps did you take in order to prepare to begin the process?
Generally I have been in the fashion business for 8 years, but since childhood I sewed clothes for myself, and everyone was always amazed at my style and interesting approach, because I was not from a rich family but I wanted to look stylish according to the latest trends in the world! And it became my inspiration to create my own label and create a world empire.
I was going around different countries for a few years and was engaged in monitoring the best factories in the world to create a unique high-quality product thus at a competitive price. My philosophy is that everything is possible вспашет(что за слово не разобрала я может в нашей?). In our life, we are the authors and creators of our life, the main thing is to believe in what you are doing and to do all your best. Also, I have an international MBA degree that I finished in Shanghai! Of course you must have leadership skills, an ability to build relationships with people, and work a lot.
They say in order to have the things you want in life, one must sacrifice. What has been your hardest sacrifice since embarking on your dream?
I am sure if you clearly know what you want, the universe will help you attract the right people and events, as it has always happened in my life. Once again, I repeat I did not have rich parents or sponsors, I started my first business at 17 and I have always been independent and very ambitious.
You are walking down the street and you meet a mini you with the same aspirations and goals as you, what advice would you give her to make sure her goals are met?
My advice to all young girls and boys is to be courageous and follow their dreams because life is fleeting and none should waste a single moment, it is very important to love what you’re doing and follow your dreams! it is also important to surround yourself with the right people who will believe in you and support! but first of all you should love and believe in yourself, these are the key words in our lives! and I wish all the girls not to be afraid of being self-sufficient, because financial independence is very important as only then you can build up unconditional love with your family!
Anything else you would like to add…
Let’s Make Love in our World …..
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