BIO
Tiko Paksashvili (b. 1987, Tbilisi) has spent the last decade cultivating a reputation for excellence, blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern approach to creative leadership. After graduating from the College of Fashion and earning her bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Paksashvili quickly established herself as a standout talent, becoming one of the winners of the prestigious Be Next Fashion Designer Contest in 2013.
Her professional journey began with a three-year tenure as an assistant designer at the fashion house Maqmani, followed by a pivotal role at Materia (2015–2017), where she designed for the premium line MATÉRIEL. Since 2017, she has focused on her eponymous label, TIKO PAKSA – a brand recognized for its consistent presence and distinct aesthetic at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi.
Paksashvili’s leadership in the industry is further marked by her tenure as Creative Director of MATÉRIEL (2020-2023) and her role leading the design team at the womenswear label KOKHIA (2023-2025). Currently, she continues to evolve her independent label, showcasing experimental projects and collections
ABOUT THE BRAND
TIKO PAKSA is a Tbilisi-based ready-to-wear label established by Tiko Paksashvili in 2012. She graduated from Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and became one of the winners of the local fashion design contest Be Next in 2013. Currently, she creates two main collections per year.
TIKO PAKSA envisions the future of fashion through a genderless, diverse, and transformative power of dressing, expressed through playful clothing and accessories. Each piece draws references from youth subcultures of past and present, provoking and igniting the imagination. With sustainability in mind, TIKO PAKSA repurposes fabrics into subversive silhouettes and unexpected textures-always honoring the material’s origin and nuance.
At the heart of the TIKO PAKSA atelier lies a commitment to high-quality tailoring, intricate embroidery, and detail-driven design. Paksa’s multifaceted ready-to-wear and accessories embrace fluid balance of masculine and feminine elements, creating an inclusive wardrobe for all.
