Amidst the dynamic landscape of Ukrainian fashion, Anna Vasylevska emerges as a beacon of creativity and resilience, weaving her modeling career alongside the evolution of her homeland's fashion scene.
As Ukrainian designers gain global recognition, Vasylevska’s journey takes an unexpected turn with the onset of conflict, prompting a collaboration with the Dream Day agency to showcase Ukrainian talent in Milan, the epitome of sartorial sophistication. In this narrative, Vasylevska invites readers on a voyage through the streets of Milan, where Ukrainian brands like MATIQUE, DOT, and STRELNYKOVA redefine elegance and grace, transcending borders to embody the spirit of unity and creativity amidst adversity.
I built my modeling career mainly in Ukraine and it coincided with the birth of Ukrainian fashion. I participated in the first fashion weeks and since that time Ukrainian fashion has been moving forward fast, entering the international market. Ukrainian designers, especially in the last ten years, have created items that can compete in the market, and wearing Ukrainian brands is becoming prestigious.
With the outbreak of war in Ukraine, I, like many others, had to leave the country. But we do not stop being Ukrainians wherever we are. I was lucky to meet the creative team of Dream Day agency and together we came up with the idea to make a photoshoot in the fashion capital of Milan to feature items by Ukrainian designers for the first issue of Mojito magazine. The team consisted of top-notch professionals, and even the most recognizable spots in the city were shot from an unusual angle.
I would like to familiarize readers with these brands and show how stylish and beautiful their products look. I am happy to work with such a team and support each other during such a challenging time.
MATIQUE is a Ukrainian brand of elegant women’s clothing. It was founded by Julia Matiek in 2017. The concept of a brand is based on a slow fashion strategy with an emphasis on quality over quantity in all aspects of development and production.
White dress by MATIQUE
DOT is a wardrobe formula for every single client. To deliver unique feelings, each collection embeds both high-quality basics and exclusive pieces. The motto of the DOT brand is “Don’t forget to dot the i”. It allows a modern girl can assemble her wardrobe by missing and matching different pieces.
Snake print jacket by DOT
STRELNYKOVA is a brand of elegant women’s clothing, in which laconic lines are harmoniously combined with basic colors to create quiet luxury that gives every woman a sense of uniqueness The STRELNYKOVA brand conveys a unique approach to fashion, where sophistication meets comfort and clothes become not just an element of the wardrobe but also a part of the lifestyle of every woman.
Black jacket by STRELNYKOVA
Model: @anna_vasilevska Anna Vasylevska
Photo&Video: @annanirvanaaa Anna Pasteriuk
Make-Up: @lombardi_makeup Olena Lombardi
Hairstylist: @stylist.hair.svetik Voronchykhina Svitlana @ilonahair_stylist Ilona Zhupanska
Stylist: @smirnova.stylist.ph Yana Smirnova
Organizer: @dream.day.agency Angy and Zhenya Borysova
PR: @multi_publications
Designers:
Black jacket : @strelnykova_brand
Snake print jacket: @dot.brand
White dress: @matique_official
