Hratchja Tonian Howhanissian

I was born on 29 May 1985 in the former Soviet Union.  In 1993, my family immigrated in the Netherlands in the hope for a better future.  Growing up, I always had artististic interests from creating my own dance group at a young age to drawing theatrical designs.  I soon discovered my passion for fashion replaced activities, which included designing my own work, my extreme interest in the history of fashion throughout the years and most important, my admiration to Haute Couture.  I feel strongly positive about my ability to contribute to the fashion industry.