The Ukrainian fashion brands to support right now
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- 19 Apr 2022
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As the world banded together in support of Ukraine during the ongoing crisis, the fashion industry and interested searched for ways to help. “Order Ukrainian brands through their websites, when everything is over, we will fulfil all orders, but now brands need money to support their employees," Vogue Ukraine’s website editor-in-chief Violetta Fedorova implored Vogue Scandinavia's readers.
Below, we've gathered the brands to support now and where to buy them:
Aisenberg
Established in 2015 and located in the sunny coastal town of Odesa, sustainable denim brand Aisenberg is one to watch for playful cuts and innovative silhouettes. ‘We look for inspiration everywhere on the shores of Black sea’ says founder Tanja Fedoseeva. "Boats in the middle of the water and fishermen that bring fresh catch of the day by early morning – it can be named a much wider associative series, but these are some essential points to describe Odesa." The city, much akin to the French seaside towns in Bretagne relies on blue jeans as a staple, often worn with white bandeau crop top, blouse or Breton shirt.
From black to white, from straight to baggy boyfriend, the brand's jeans go beyond the basics with intricate pocket details and elevated everyday staples. Its singular styles can be found in the brand's own web shop.
Marianna Senchina
Worn by the likes of Adele, Rihanna and Dua Lipa, Marianna Senchina's sartorial universe is one of sophisticated femininity. Established in 2015, the brand is run by sisters Marianna and Natalia. The brand’s aesthetics is a unique mix of garment elements from different epochs, as well as incorporating colors and prints. With an air of retro romanticism, the brand's signature details –as seen in polkadot prints, ruffles, and bows –are integral in crafting the vivacious designs seemingly made for vixens of both the past and present.
Its spring/summer collection, a feast of colours, corsets, and tailored two-pieces, is available on the brand's own website.
Kulakovsky
Kulakovsky is all about classics with a twist, those elevated wardrobe staples upgraded by creative design. Handcrafted, the leather pieces are all made in the brand’s atelier in Odesa, Ukraine. Artur Kulakovsky, the creative designer behind the brand, has been engaged with leather goods production for nearly ten years, helping his family run their atelier and later creating his own fashion brand of investment pieces to rely on for seasons to come.
Kulakovsky's garments are available on the brand's website.
J'amemme
Showing its latest collection at New York Fashion Week, J'amemme's pieces are positively ethereal. Working with sheer, French pleated fabrics in carefully crafted silhouettes and sculptural – almost architectural – knitwear, the brand describes itself as "wearable couture". Made in Ukraine and founded in 2018 byJulie Yarmoliuk, the brand explores the strength of simplistic shapes in unique fabrics, contours and textures that crafts a contemporary take on femininity
The latest collection is available through the brand's website.
Ienki Ienki
IENKI IENKI is a Kyiv-based outerwear brand by Dima Ievenko, known for colourful puffer jackets, insulated pants and mini skirts beloved by celebrities like Bella and Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber, and Grimes. IENKI IENKI aims to challenge the traditional idea of outerwear by introducing more flattering silhouettes and innovative designs.
In addition to outerwear wardrobe essentials, they also make cute balaclavas, hats and accessories available on their website. IENKI IENKI is also stocked by international online stores such as Farfetch, Flannels and YOOX. Read More...
