Forbes magazine named the most successful designers and artists under the age of 30

Forbes magazine has released its annual 30 Under 30 ranking of successful entrepreneurs under 30. Among the nominees are young entrepreneurs, artists and designers who have created their own companies and gained recognition in the professional community. The most influential bloggers included 22-year-old Anya Pokrov, 27-year-old Dima Maslennikov, 30-year-old co-founder of the Storm podcast studio Anna Kovaleva, and 28-year-old comedian Sergei Orlov. The most popular musicians were Pharaoh, MIA BOYKA and OG Buda.

Nikita Chekrygin, a 26-year-old designer from Tula, who founded the CH4RM clothing brand, won in the Fashion and Design nomination. In his youth, the fashion designer was guided by the style of Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton. Now American Vogue writes about Nikita, and the performer Princess Nokia performs in his clothes. Another winner in the Fashion & Design category was 26-year-old photographer Emmy America, who was educated in the US and UK. The girl shoots for brands such as Calvin Klein, Nike, UGG, collaborates with major fashion publications. In 2021, Emmy became the youngest female photographer to shoot the cover of Russian Vogue. Among the winners are also the names of the founders of The Cultt resale project: Anna Avtaikina, Daria Zosimenko, Maria Manaeva and Tatyana Ermakova. They received a nomination for creating a platform where everyone can sell their old bags and give them a second life. Also on the Forbes list are young scientists, doctors and managers who have achieved career heights in 2021.