According to information published by MiddleAsianNews, Sodgerel has become the first woman from Mongolia to be included in the prestigious BoF 500 Class of 2025 list in the fashion industry.
The BoF 500 list, published by The Business of Fashion, annually highlights influential leaders and creative professionals shaping the global fashion industry.
SODGEREL Olziikhtug, who is the founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of BURO. Mongolia and Velin magazine, has made a significant breakthrough by becoming the first Mongolian in the “BoF 500 Class of 2025” — a list recognized internationally.
The Business of Fashion (BoF) is an authoritative index that has highlighted 100 influential figures shaping the direction of the fashion industry for many years. Sodgerel's inclusion in this 2025 list underscores the recognition of Mongolian fashion and its influence on a new generation of consumers.
Sodgerel is an important partner for international brands looking to enter new markets, providing them through BURO. Mongolia and Velin magazine the opportunity to connect Mongolian fashion, art, and culture with a global context. Her media platforms significantly contribute to rethinking the image of luxury brands in Mongolia and attracting a new audience.
She noted: “This is not only my own victory but also an important step for Mongolia, demonstrating our presence on the global fashion stage. I hope this will open new opportunities for the youth, artists, and designers of Mongolia to engage with the world and showcase their talents.”
Brief Information About Her
SODGEREL Olziikhtug was born on June 12, 1984, in Erdenet.
Sodgerel is married to TEMUUN Zorigtom, who is the director of MZT Enterprise LLC. The couple tied the knot 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 modeling business at the age of 15, and since then has managed many creative projects for television and print, served as the executive producer of the first season of the first Mongolian show “Next Top Model Mongolia,” and participated in other successful television projects. Currently, she has been working for over ten years in Velin and BURO. Mongolia, playing a key role in promoting Mongolian fashion on the international stage.
As the founder of Velin Magazine and Buro 24/7 Mongolia, she connects tradition and modernity in fashion, acting as a custodian of culture and a trendsetter in a rapidly evolving market. Collectively, her platforms provide an important perspective on the transformation of Mongolia's fashion identity in the context of globalization.
Her media projects have become vital channels for international brands seeking to enter the Mongolian market, which is becoming increasingly urbanized and focused on global trends. Many affluent Mongolians continue to shop abroad, so reliable local media platforms like hers play an important role in connecting brands with consumers at home. Sodgerel, herself a former model, produced “Next Top Model Mongolia” and other television shows, continuing to contribute to the development of the country’s media industry.
