Featuring traditional Ukrainian techniques, ultra-modern designs and sustainable practices, we’ve rounded up six inspiring fashion brands to shop from and support as the war in Ukraine continues …
Main featured image via @nadyadzyak
Brand: Sleeper
Known for: Home comfort basics with a twist. You’ll likely have seen their feather-trimmed pyjamas all over your social feeds (the white pair are particularly popular as wedding morning getting ready outfits for brides). We particularly love the 100 per cent linen puff sleeve midi dresses.
Shop from: Brown Thomas and the-sleeper.com.
Follow: @daily_sleeper
Brand: Nadya Dzyak
Known for: Ready-to-wear dresses in uplifting colours – the spring/summer 2022 collection is bursting with joy, which makes it even more poignant that the brand is currently donating 50 per cent of all sales to the Ukrainian army.
Shop from: www.nadyadzyak.com
Follow: @nadyadzyak
Brand: 91lab
Known for: Contemporary couture knitwear collections with abstract, geometric patterns and prints.
Shop from: www.91labknitwear.com
Follow: @91lab_official
Brand: Rito
Known for: Sister brand of 91lab, Rito’s knitwear is more minimal in design with collections in dedicated colourways so you can build colour-block outfits at affordable prices (knitwear from €50, jackets from €200)
Shop from: www.rito.ua
Follow: @rito_knits
Brand: Vita Kin
Known for: Beautiful embroidered and appliquéd kaftans and holiday-ready blouses and dresses all made in Ukraine. Many of the styles incorporate Vyshyvanka designs, a traditional Ukrainian embroidery technique.
Shop from: Net-a-Porter.com, matchesfashion.com, www.vitakin.com
Follow: @vitakin_originals
Brand: Bevza
Known for: Origami style handbags, clothing and accessories made from recycled materials – we love their nautical-inspired SS22 collection and the seashell denim bag.
Shop from: www.bevza.com
Follow: @bevza
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