Celebrate Ukrainian Fashion Week, F/W 26-27: Glorious Apparel, Jewelry, Accessories

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Image credits: Ukrainian Fashion Week, unless noted.

Sophisticated contrasts; crop top, embroidered cardigan, wrap skirt by Khrystyna Rachytska. Feminine, flirty pants suit by Antonina Belinska. In the Ukraine, necklaces were not just adornments but also carried deep symbolic significance. These brilliant seed bead Gerdan’s necklaces are individually handcrafted. Available through the New York Ukrainian Museum. Contemporary men’s ensemble by Juliya Kros.

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The peplum continues to trend around the world. This charming suit by Khrystyna Rachytska.

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Long white dress with delicate folkloric detail. Khrystyna Rachytska.

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Tonia by Antonina Belinska. Slate blue wrap dress over coordinating leathers trousers. Note the lace peeping out from under the dress, which adds a contrasting touch of femininity.

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Carmel wrap jacket over coordinating trousers. Sophisticated design and construction by Antonina Belinska.

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Glowing textured royal blue skirted suit by Vorozhbyt & Zemskova.

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Swinging, funnel neck silver jacket paired with knee high boots. Vorozhbyt & Zemskova.

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Texturized leather dress, at once feminine and tough. Vorozhbyt & Zemskova.

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Regal marine blue mini features exquisite beading by Guranda.

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Sparkling, beaded halter by Guranda crafts a message of understated elegance.

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Strapless evening gown with accentuated hip detail by Guranda.

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Provocative fitted navy bodice paired with voluminous tulip skirt by Darja Donezz.

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Glamorous white satin high low gown by Darja Donezz.

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Luxurious black velvet leggings paired with a short satin cape. Elbow length gloves, velvet boots and coordinated bag create a powerful, sexy look. Dobrova.

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Iridescent blue gown Dobrova.

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Corset gown by Dobrova.

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Whimsical grey suiting featuring contrasting stitch detail by Rito.

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Animal print set by Rito.

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Richly textured cardigan coordinated with full trousers, Rito.

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Perfectly pleated and layered strapless dress begs to swing onto center stage and dance until dawn. Rito.

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Contemporary spin on old favorites; funnel neck white blouse paired with layered denim skirt over trousers. Sidletskiy.

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Cosmopolitan panache. Wrapped grey flannel cape trouser suit by Sidletskiy.

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Incredible Nomis Jewelry craft gems that are both ear clips and rings. Stunningly versatile.

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Linked Mini Mish diamond bracelet is crafted from 18-karat gold and adorned with diamonds. Nomis Jewelry.

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Bold statement rings by Nomis Jewelry.

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Jewelry as sculpture. Lab grown emerald ring/ear cuff, crafted from 18-karat gold , Nomis Jewelry.

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Delicate yet persuasive. Petite dove of peace necklace. Vil’na Jewelry.

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Sterling silver four leaf clover earrings, Vil’na Jewelry.

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Gold soaring swallow earrings, Vil’na Jewelry.

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Traditional Ukrainian cross silver earrings, Vil’na Jewelry.

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“My Planet” silver ring, a precious reminder to us all. Handmade by Dari Jewelry.

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Dari Jewelry.

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Sterling jewelry collection referencing the beauty of nature and the elegance of spruce branches. Dari Jewelry.

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The New York Ukrainian Museum offers magnificent examples of traditional Ukrainian decorative crafts for sale. Gerdan’s Bakhmut Creative Workshop “Oberih” handmade beaded necklace.

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Curvaceous gold sculptural wire earrings by Tania Snihur. Available at the New York Ukrainian Museum.

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Luxurious, multihued silk scarf, New York Ukrainian Museum.

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Dramatic triple strand necklace featuring six brass coins by Yara Litosch. New York Ukrainian Museum, 222 East 6th Street, New York, NY.

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Classic two tone vegan handbag, crafted by Ukrainian artisans, Kondra Bags.

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Must-have vegan suede handbag in up-trending scarlet by Kondra Bags.

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Baby blue woven crossbody bag fashioned of vegan leather, Kondra Bags.

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Rich nature tones merge with a modern silhouette. Juliya Kros.

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Collarless suit. Menswear by Juliya Kros.

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Masterful outerwear by Juliya Kros.

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Brave, beautiful model who lost her legs during the bombing of the Ukraine walks the runway for Juliya Kros.


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Diane Weisbeck

Diane Weisbeck is a native New Yorker. A luxury lifestyle content writer, Diane was a retail buyer for Lord & Taylor’s flagship store, a product design/developer for Saks Fifth Avenue’s corporate office and a Director of Retail for major museums and high end retailers. She assists global luxury brands with their marketing and brand strategies and is also a Fair Trade corporate art consultant.