Meet Phoenix Fashion Week Emerging Designer Halyna Hostetler, Owner/Designer of Zelenco who will have her exclusive collection available at PHXFW Designer Preview Fashion Show & Sample Sale on August 3.
Tickets for the must-attend fashion event of the season can be found here.
Name: Halyna Hostetler
Age: 50
Title: Founder & owner of Zelenco
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 1 son
City you live in: San Jose, CA
A typical day in my life includes…
exercising body and brain, prospecting new clients and buyers, creating or improving new designs, reading, visualization, meditation, fun activities, business overview and planning.
I was born…
in the Ukraine.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the people in Arizona. Everyone I meet is very friendly, willing to help and embraces new ideas and concepts.
I’m listening to…
Podcast with our Director Brian Hill “Fashion Rewired”, Neurogym with John Assaraf, Mid Valley training with Vishen Lakhiani, classic music and news.
My family…
is very supportive and believe in me.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
Coco Chanel.
One thing I cannot live without…
inspiration.
When I was younger, I wanted to…
sell ice cream. Although in 4th grade I decided I wanted to be a doctor. I have a PhD in Dentistry and worked as a Dentist for 12 years in the Ukraine. Now I know I will become a famous fashion designer in both USA and Europe.
I’m inspired by…
people, personalities and characters. Inspiration also sometimes comes from the galaxy, music, geometry and nature.
The one person who motivates me is…
most of the time, I motivate myself! My motivation also comes from Tony Robbins.
My personal style…
sophisticated and classy.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
I would establish a world with peace, freedom and the chance to follow your destiny to greatness.
The perfect day would be…
when I am done with everything that I planned, wanted and needed to do.
My first job was…
right after school, my first job in the Ukraine was making wooden boxes for a construction company.
My favorite escape…
traveling to Austria, Vienna, Czech Republic and Prague.
My life…
is a happy life, full of joy and exciting possibilities.
I’m currently working on…
my spring collection 2019, which will be presented at Phoenix Fashion Week.
I can’t wait for Phoenix Fashion Week because…
of the education via Bootcamp, networking with professionals and fun. I want to spread the word about feminine beauty, confidence and sophistication via fashion. I will show everyone the joy of raising self-esteem for young women through fashion.
Always…
dreaming, like a big kid. I want more in terms of achieving, growing, getting better and different by encompassing new ideas and practices.
Never…
stop, I always keep going!
Favorite Quote…
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous” and “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” – both by Coco Chanel.
Biggest Dream…
to educate others and provide jobs for people.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
negativity in general, especially early in the morning.
Halyna Hostetler of Zelenco will be showing her designer collection during Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort October 18 – 20, 2018. You can see her before the main event though at Phoenix Fashion Week’s Designer Preview Fashion Show & Sample Sale on August 3. Grab your tickets for this exclusive, must-attend fashion event of the season here.
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