According to MiddleAsianNews, Sodgerel has become the first Mongolian to enter the prestigious BoF 500 Class of 2025 list, recognized in the fashion industry.
The publication The Business of Fashion annually publishes the BoF 500 list, which includes key figures who have significantly influenced the global fashion industry.
Sodgerel Olziikhutag, founder and editor-in-chief of BURO. Mongolia and Velin magazines, has secured a unique place in the “BoF 500 Class of 2025,” becoming the first woman from Mongolia to be included in this prestigious ranking.
The Business of Fashion (BoF) is an authoritative index that annually identifies 100 influential people in the fashion industry who shape its development. Sodgerel's entry into the top 100 of 2025 highlights the recognition of Mongolian fashion on the international stage and its significance among new consumers.
Sodgerel actively collaborates with international brands, helping them enter new markets through BURO. Mongolia and Velin. She bridges Mongolian fashion, art, and culture and plays a key role in changing the perception of luxury brands in Mongolia.
“This is not only my personal victory but also an important moment for Mongolia on the global fashion stage. I believe this will create new opportunities for the youth, artists, and designers of our country,” noted Sodgerel.
Some facts about Sodgerel
SODGEREL Olziikhutag was born on June 12, 1984, in Erdenet.
Her husband is TEMUUN Zorig, who is the director of MZT Enterprise LLC. The couple got married in 2009 and has one child.
In 2012, Sodgerel graduated from the School of Public Policy and Management at George Mason University in the USA, earning a degree in International Relations and Social Policy.
She began her career in the fashion world at the age of 15 as a model and then actively participated in various creative projects for television and magazines. She was also the executive producer of the first season of the Mongolian show “Next Top Model Mongolia” and continues to work in the magazines Velin and BURO. Mongolia, promoting Mongolian fashion on the international stage for over ten years.
Sodgerel, as the founder of Velin Magazine and Buro 24/7 Mongolia, plays an important role in uniting various aspects of fashion in Mongolia, blending traditions with modern trends. Her platforms provide a unique perspective on the changing fashion identity of the country, especially in the context of international brands' interest in the local market.
Her publications have become essential for international brands looking to enter the Mongolian market, which is becoming increasingly interconnected and oriented towards global trends. While many wealthy Mongolians prefer to shop abroad, media platforms like hers play a key role in connecting brands with local consumers. Sodgerel, being a former model, has also served as a producer for the show “Next Top Model Mongolia” and other television projects, continuing to actively develop her career in the fashion industry.
