Fashion Show
Featuring the designs of Tatiana Shabelnik
Tatiana Shabelnik is a Belarusian-American fashion designer, educator, web designer, and librarian deeply committed to the mission of Rotary International: “Service Above Self.” Born in Belarus, Tatiana began her professional journey as a full-time faculty member at the Belarusian University of Culture and Arts before moving to the United States in 1994 on a prestigious USIA (IREX) graduate scholarship. She earned her Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) at Louisiana State University and completed Ph.D. coursework in Rhetoric and Technical Communications at Michigan Technological University. At the beginning of her professional career in the United States, Tatiana was an intern at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., an experience that helped shape her international perspective in library science, research, and information technology.
Over the course of her accomplished career in higher education, Tatiana served as a librarian, faculty member, and strategic web manager at institutions including Michigan Technological University, Whittier College, Rio Hondo College, and Claremont McKenna College, where she retired in 2019. After working for over 17 years in library science and more than 24 years in strategic web design and development in higher education, Tatiana chose to fully dedicate herself to her lifelong passions of fashion design, photography and community service.
Alongside her professional achievements, Tatiana has remained deeply involved in Rotary since first participating as a Rotary Youth Exchange student in Holland in 1992–1993. She officially joined the Rotary Club of Pico Rivera in 2006 and served as Club President in 2010–2011, leading both local and international humanitarian initiatives, including Baby Heart and Rotaplast, while representing Rotary District 5300 at the 2011 Pasadena Rose Parade. Since March 25, 2025, Tatiana has also been a proud member of the Rotary Club of Laguna Niguel.
Tatiana Shabelnik
Fashion DesigneR
Tatiana Shabelnik is a Belarusian-American designer based in Laguna Beach, California. Her eponymous brand is a female-founded, led, and self-funded label that champions diversity and is incredibly passionate about female empowerment.
The brand’s philosophy embraces the concept of “Contrast,” showcasing a striking fusion of bold colors and unique textures that blend the contemporary glitz and glamour of Los Angeles with the vibrant ancestral heritage of rural Belarus.
Tatiana’s work is featured in prestigious publications such as Los Angeles Times, VOGUE UK, GLAMOUR UK, GQ UK, TATLER UK, Cosmopolitan UAE, L’Officiel Australia, Madame Magazine (Dubai) and others. She has presented her collections at major international runways, including New York Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Runway Dubai, Vancouver Fashion Week and Orange County Fashion Week
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Fashion Films & Runway Highlights
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Signature Collection
Tatiana Shabelnik is excited to present her latest collection, “East Meets West: From Silk Road to Hollywood” — a bold artistic journey inspired by the ancient pathways that once connected civilizations through culture, craftsmanship, storytelling, and beauty. At its core, “East Meets West” is more than a fashion collection — it is a celebration of resilience, imagination, and human connection. In a world often divided by borders and differences, Tatiana Shabelnik uses fashion as a universal language capable of inspiring dialogue, empowerment, and hope. Her work reminds audiences that creativity transcends geography and that cultures become stronger and more beautiful when they intersect.