Sofia Tchkonia is the founder of the Be Next Charity Foundation,Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi, International Art & Culture event Culture Week Tbilisi and Factory Tbilisi where she currently serves as Creative Director, dedicated to creating new and fruitful partnerships between the worlds of fashion and art.
– Founder of Be Next Charity Foundation
A charitable organization aimed at fostering artistic talents and cultural initiatives globally.
– Founder of the International Art & Culture event Culture Week Tbilisi
An influential event showcasing diverse artistic expressions and cultural collaborations.
– Listed in BoF 500
Recognized for her significant impact in the fashion industry, included in the Business of Fashion’s prestigious list.
Organizer of Events:
– BENEXT International Art and Fashion Festival
– BENEXT Paris– a showcase of international designers.
Projects:
– Author of the documentary projects Icons and Muses and Legends of Fashion featuring interviews with renowned figures such as Pierre Berge, Madame Carven, Serge Lutens, Rick Owens, and more.
– A film about Edmonde Charles-Roux, a legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue France, showcased at the international festival ASVOFF in the Centre Pompidou.
Professional Background:
– Creative Director and Producer of the International Art & Fashion Festival and the contest for fashion designers.
– Founder of the creative agency BE NEXT Paris
– Creative Director of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi