Petrova Kalina

👩‍💼 Kalina Petrova

Kalina Petrova, born on August 6, 1986, in Riga and currently based in San Francisco, is a fashion designer and creative director with a strong European artistic foundation and a global perspective. She studied Fine Arts at University of the Arts London and holds a Master’s degree from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

She began her career in Paris at Chanel, where she worked on haute couture and ready-to-wear collections, developing a deep understanding of craftsmanship and high-fashion aesthetics. This experience laid a strong foundation for her refined design approach and international perspective.

In 2019, she founded Atelier Solenne Studio in San Francisco, a boutique design studio specializing in high-end bespoke fashion for private clients, public figures, and business elites. Her work blends European elegance with modern New York minimalism, defined by precise tailoring, structural design, and premium materials. Her designs reflect a quiet, understated sense of luxury and are connected to platforms such as New York Fashion Week.

Beyond her creative career, Kalina is also focused on long-term investing, with interests in real estate and quantitative strategies, building a diversified portfolio that supports both financial independence and lifestyle flexibility.

In her personal life, she is composed, driven, and independent, with a strong sense of leadership and refined aesthetic judgment. She enjoys art, travel, and wellness practices that inspire balance and creativity.