Yana German

Born in Belarus, Russia, Yana German began her career at a young age pursuing the life of a professional ballet dancer. As she toured throughout Europe, she began creating costumes for other dancers; eventually moving to Chicago to open her own boutique and represent various “ready-to-wear” lines from France. The success of her boutique set the stage for a natural transition into her own clothing design endeavor in 2006, dubbed: The Yana Collection. Inspired by movement and curvature of the female form, Yana seeks to make her mark on the fashion world with her women’s professional attire; which she describes as “elegant, feminine, and classic with a modern flair.” Her work has made quite a commotion, being featured throughout Chicago and in numerous publications.