I recently posted an article about Who Is On Next, a competition created and organized by Alta Roma—Rome’s fashion week—and collaborated by Vogue Italia.As one of the seven finalists of the competition, shoewear designer Max Kibardin will present his 2010 s/s collection for the first time at the menswear fashion show in Florence, Italy, called Pitti Uomo.
Born 1976 in Siberia, Max Kibardin grew up in a family of shoemakers, going on to study architecture in Moscow where he nurtured a keen sensibility to structure and design, which he has tempered with elegance in each of his designs.
After a short stint in Paris, Max ventured to Milan where he not only worked with prominent names in the footwear industry but also launched his own collections of shoes and bags. Now, Max works as creative director of Lornezo Banfi and consultant to Furla Footwear.
Max derives great satisfaction knowing that his collections have caught the attention of major buyers from around the world. Max reports that even Britney Spears has sported a pair of his creations during her Circus Tour in the US.
All the best to you, Max!
Slideshow 2010 s/s collection Copyright Max Kibardin.
