The last decade has seen a breakthrough in the development of the Ukrainian fashion industry. Find out which Ukrainian designers and brands have gained international recognition and how they are helping on their home front

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Ukraine is famous for its unprecedented number of talented people, many of whom are designers and fashion designers. And they have proved it not by word but by deed, confidently establishing themselves in the fashion industry at the international level.

Today, Ukrainian designers not only represent and popularize Ukraine at international events and fashion weeks, but also dress the most famous Hollywood stars and world leaders. 

Ukrainian designers with a worldwide reputation

Ivan Frolov

The name Frolov is well known not only to Ukrainians, but also to international fashion representatives. The young designer has achieved incredible success by designing dozens of stunning collections of clothes and outfits for Ukrainian and international celebrities such as Sam Smith, Beyonce, Rita Ora, and Dua Lipa. In addition, his name is known for his huge contributions to charity, including after the start of the full-scale invasion.

So, from the first days of the war, the Frolov brand team has been developing new collections with Ukrainian motifs and symbols, as well as helping to manufacture equipment for our soldiers.

Also, Ivan Frolov, together with two Ukrainian artists, created his own NFT, in the form of a blue and yellow heart, which symbolized the courage of Ukrainians in the fight for freedom. 100% of NFT sales are donated to the production of tile carriers and bulletproof vests.

Lilia Litkovskaya

A designer who pioneered Ukrainian fashion and gained international recognition back in 2014. Today, Lilia collaborates not only with international stars, including Monica Bellucci and Naomi Campbell, but also dresses the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska. Thus, a minimalist khaki dress with a militant character became a symbol of the resilience of Ukrainians and reminded international officials of the need to transfer weapons to the Ukrainian army during Olena Zelenska's legendary speech in the United States Congress.

In addition, Lilia Litkovska is actively engaged in social activities, reminding the world with her statements and collections of the need to support Ukraine in this difficult time.

Ruslan Baginsky

The Ukrainian king of accessories and hats managed to win the heart of not only Olena Zelenska, who appeared at a reception for Pope Francis wearing a hat from RB, but also international celebrities, including Madonna, sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid, Kat Gretchen and Miley Cyrus. In addition, the Ukrainian designer designed a special hat for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to thank her on behalf of Ukrainians for their help.

During the full-scale invasion, Baginsky launched many collections, drops, and campaigns in support of Ukraine and Ukrainians. Moreover, the designer personally took an active part in social and volunteer activities.

Kateryna Silchenko

A world-renowned designer whose fans include not only Ukrainian stars but also international artists such as Rita Ora. During the war, Kateryna Silchenko especially drew the world's attention to the events in Ukraine, launching many collaborations with international brands to support the country. In particular, she helps women and children affected by the armed aggression of the russian federation.

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Ukrainian brands that are known all over the world

BEVZA

The Ukrainian brand BEVZA has successfully won the hearts of the world's most famous stars, including the Hadid sisters, Selena Gomez, Emily Ratakovsky and Sophie Turner, both with its sophisticated clothes and the position of the brand's founder. After all, designer Svitlana Bevza is actively involved in popularizing Ukraine in the world through her incredible collections of clothing and accessories and charity.

ANDRE TAN

The founder of the brand, Andre Tan, is not only a well-known Ukrainian designer who built a successful career back in 2008, but also a responsible entrepreneur who, from the first days of the war, came to the aid of the army and instead of developing new collections, began to sew clothes, sleeping bags and body armor for the Armed Forces of Ukraine on his own equipment.

Vita Kin

Vita Kin is the first Ukrainian designer to win the trust of the world's most influential influencers, such as Demi Moore and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Vita Kin is a brand of Ukrainian embroidered dresses and shirts that successfully popularize the culture and ethnicity of Ukrainians around the world. The founder of the brand even created a collection of unique dresses with Ukrainian embroidery for Gucci.

So, everyone is working on their own front and doing their best to bring our Victory closer as soon as possible! And unity and steadfastness is what makes Ukrainians an invincible nation!

We remind you! The full-scale invasion of russia did not stop Ukrainian business, but rather pushed it to develop and expand to an international scale. Read our previous article to find out which Ukrainian companies have gained popularity abroad.

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