Marijana Matthäus Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Fashion Brands, Books

Marijana Čolić, known professionally as Marijana Matthäus, is a Serbian entrepreneur, businesswoman, fashion designer, writer, and former fashion model, recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry and her high-profile socialite status in Europe.

Based in London, she is the founder and creative director of Lux Uniforms, specializing in custom corporate uniforms, and Andaj, a luxury outerwear brand.

Profile

• Full Name: Marijana Čolić
• Stage Name: Marijana Matthäus
• Born: 27, September 1971
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Vrbas, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Occupation: Entrepreneur, Businesswoman, Fashion Designer, Writer, Former Fashion Model
• Height: 1.78m
• Parents: Mr. Čolić and Mrs. Čolić
• Siblings: Dragan Čolić
• Spouse: Miodrag Kostić (m. 1990–1999), Lothar Matthäus (m. 2003–2009)
• Children: Dajana Kostić, Aleksandar Kostić, Anđela Kostić
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Marijana Čolić was born on September 27, 1971, in Vrbas, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, to Mr. Čolić and Mrs. Čolić. She grew up with her younger brother, Dragan Čolić, and developed an early passion for fashion, inspired by her mother’s visits to fashion shows in Belgrade.

Alongside her primary education, she attended music school and took dance lessons. Marijana later moved to New York City, where she graduated from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in 1999 with a degree in marketing. She furthered her education at the University of Arts London – London College of Fashion in 2014 and holds a bachelor’s degree in pedagogy. Her ethnicity is Serbian, and she is a practicing Christian.

Career

Marijana Čolić began her career as a fashion model at age 15 after relocating to Novi Sad with her family, but she paused modeling in 1990 to marry businessman Miodrag Kostić. That same year, she launched Obuća Metro, a major Serbian shoe brand, serving as CEO until 1996 and establishing herself as a savvy entrepreneur. Her early business success laid the foundation for her later ventures in fashion and design, leveraging her creative instincts and business acumen.

In 2003, while living in Budapest with her second husband, Lothar Matthäus, she opened her first fashion boutique, My Style, followed by another in Salzburg in 2007.

Marijana’s fashion career gained momentum with the creation of her own label, Marijana Class (later The Marijana Matthaeus Collection), debuting at Belgrade Fashion Week in 2009. In 2010, she launched a swimsuit line featured in national beauty pageants and held high-profile fashion shows, including I Am Mariana and Black & White World at Hotel Moskva, followed by the Flora Fashion Collection in 2012 at the Serbian National Theatre. That same year, she introduced her Allure Baroque collection. She expanded her portfolio with Lux Uniforms in 2010, focusing on corporate uniforms, and later founded Andaj, a luxury outerwear brand, showcasing her ability to blend creativity with commercial success.

Marijana Matthäus continues to influence the fashion industry through her brands, Lux Uniforms and Andaj, while maintaining a strong presence as a writer and philanthropist. Her 2010 autobiography, Amouage, accompanied by a fragrance launch, offered insights into her life, though it drew criticism from her ex-husband Lothar Matthäus. She divides her time between London, Budapest, and Belgrade, engaging in charitable work, particularly supporting women’s causes. Her multilingual fluency in Serbian, English, Italian, Hungarian, and German enhances her global reach, and her reputation as a dynamic businesswoman and creative force remains strong.

Social Media

Instagram Handle: @marijanamateus

Personal Life

Marijana Čolić married Serbian businessman Miodrag Kostić in 1990, with whom she has three children: Dajana, Aleksandar, and Anđela. The couple divorced in 1999, and she briefly lived in New York City with her children.

In 2003, she married German football coach Lothar Matthäus in Belgrade; they separated in 2007 and divorced in 2009 after a contentious legal battle over assets, though they remained on friendly terms. Marijana is a proud grandmother of two and leads an active lifestyle, splitting her time between London, Budapest, and Belgrade.

Net Worth

Marijana Čolić, known as Marijana Matthäus, has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Her wealth stems from her successful ventures in fashion, including her leadership of Obuća Metro, her boutiques My Style, and her brands Lux Uniforms and Andaj.