Daria Shapovalova

Daria Shapovalova is the co-founder of DressX, a pioneering digital fashion company. Here are some key details about her background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Shapovalova co-founded DressX in July 2020 in the Los Angeles area.1 DressX is described as the first international digital fashion multi-brand retailer, selling digital-only clothing collections from well-known brands and 3D designers.1

Prior to DressX, she founded several other fashion-related ventures:

• More Dash (2014-present): A company focused on contemporary fashion designers that expanded sales across 20 countries1
• FW-daily.com (2008-2019): A fashion media company she founded and led until it was acquired1
• Kiev Fashion Institute (2015-2019): An educational institution that became a leader in fashion education in Ukraine1
• Mercedes-Benz Kiev Fashion Days (2010-2017): A fashion event she co-founded and creatively directed1

Education

Shapovalova holds an MBA from Hult International Business School (2017-2018).1 She also studied at:

• University of the Arts London (trends forecasting, PR in fashion, fashion magazines)
• Stanford Continuing Studies (data analytics certificate, 2017)
• Kiev University/National Taras Shevchenko University (journalism, PR and marketing, 2004-2008)1

Achievements and Recognition

• Named one of America's greatest disruptors in 2021 by Newsweek3
• DressX was a finalist for the LVMH Innovation Award 20223
• Credited with putting Ukraine on the world's fashion map1
• Recognized for her sartorial prowess and frequently photographed at fashion events2

Vision and Impact

Shapovalova aims to revolutionize the fashion industry through digital technology, promoting sustainability and accessibility.4 DressX offers digital-only clothes, NFT fashion items, and AR looks, partnering with major companies like Meta, Roblox, SNAP, and LVMH.23