Sodgerel Olziikhutag
According to MiddleAsianNews, Sodgerel has become the first representative of Mongolia to be included in the prestigious BoF 500 Class of 2025 in the fashion industry.
The BoF 500 list, published annually by The Business of Fashion, highlights the most influential leaders and creative entrepreneurs shaping the global fashion industry.
Sodgerel Olziikhutag, CEO and editor-in-chief of BURO. Mongolia and Velin, is a leading figure in the fashion world of Mongolia and the first Mongolian to be included in the "BoF 500 Class of 2025" — the most prestigious list in this field.
Business of Fashion (BoF) is an authoritative index that annually identifies 100 influential personalities shaping the global fashion industry and setting trends. Sodgerel's inclusion in this 2025 list underscores the international recognition of Mongolian fashion and its strong position among a new generation of buyers and creative professionals.
Sodgerel actively collaborates with international brands, helping them enter new markets through her platforms BURO. Mongolia and the magazine Velin, connecting Mongolian fashion, art, and culture with the global industry. Her media projects play an important role in rethinking the positions of luxury brands in Mongolia and attracting a new audience.
She noted: “This achievement is not only for me but also an important step for Mongolia, which is beginning to assert itself on the global fashion stage. I hope this will create new opportunities for our young generation, so that artists and designers can exchange experiences and showcase their talents.”
Some information about Sodgerel
SODGEREL OLZIIKHUTAG was born on June 12, 1984, in Erdenet.
Sodgerel is married to TEMUUN Zorigto, director of MZT Enterprise LLC. The couple got married in 2009 and has one child.
In 2012, Sodgerel received a degree in international relations and social policy from George Mason University in the USA.
She began her modeling career at the age of 15 and has since led many creative projects for magazines and television, including serving as executive producer for the first season of Mongolia's first show "Next Top Model Mongolia." Over the past ten years, she has actively worked with the publications Velin and BURO. Mongolia, becoming an important voice in promoting Mongolian fashion on the international stage.
As the founder of Velin Magazine and Buro 24/7 Mongolia, she successfully merges traditional and modern aspects of fashion in the country, acting as a guardian of national traditions and a trendsetter in a rapidly evolving market. Her platforms reflect changes in Mongolia's fashion identity against the backdrop of global brands' desire to engage with local consumers.
Sodgerel has created important access points for international brands looking to strengthen their positions in a market that is becoming increasingly interconnected and trend-focused. As many affluent Mongolians continue to shop abroad, her media platforms serve as reliable channels for engaging with brands in the country. While Mongolia strengthens its position on the global fashion map, this outstanding media entrepreneur is actively involved in creating new opportunities in both publishing and broadcasting. Sodgerel, being a former model herself, produced "Next Top Model Mongolia" and other successful television projects.
