London: Prominent Ukrainian designer Svitlana Bevza has launched her Fall 2025 collection, blending glamour with heritage while navigating challenges posed by the ongoing conflict. Her commitment to sustainability and innovative designs highlight not only her resilience but also a broader human spirit during these trying times.
Svitlana Bevza, a prominent designer from Ukraine, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and creativity in extending her Made in Ukraine fashion label amidst the ongoing conflict in her home country. This perseverance highlights not only her dedication to fashion but also the indomitable human spirit during challenging times.
For her Fall 2025 collection, Bevza has put a distinctive touch on her designs, particularly notable in the reimagining of her stylish Kazuhukh coat, transforming it into a chic jacket featuring a bold exaggerated collar. She has infused a sense of glamour and nostalgia through the use of flapper-inspired fringe on evening skirts and dresses, while also pushing the boundaries of rectangle-based tailoring for daywear.
In a significant nod to her heritage, Bevza has further expanded her incorporation of spikelets — a powerful symbol of Ukraine’s rich agricultural landscape — into her work. Initially evident in her jewellery, the motif has evolved into hardware for bags and has now made its appearance in a new mirror pendant. Additionally, she has explored the traditional connection between grain and food by introducing braided elements into her designs. This theme manifested beautifully in items such as a luxurious shearling coat with plaited textures, a red wool jersey dress with a woven bodice, and a black corset top featuring a chunky braided design, complemented by a cummerbund on an elegant Le Smoking ensemble that includes a cropped tuxedo jacket with detachable tails.
Bevza’s commitment to sustainability is particularly notable; she has significantly increased her use of dead stock materials to 80% and has innovatively repurposed vintage mink coats into stylish knitted fur jackets.
In discussing the business landscape, Bevza acknowledged the ongoing challenges, particularly with deliveries from Kiev. “People are exhausted and fatigued,” she remarked, reflecting the current sentiments in Ukraine. Despite the obstacles, she noted a positive trajectory in her business operations, particularly in the U.S. and U.K. markets. Personal struggles also weigh heavily on her, as she expressed hope that her husband, currently in the army, might soon be released. “Let’s see what happens to Ukraine. We’re joking that everyone is sitting with popcorn waiting for what your president will say,” she noted, capturing the complex emotions surrounding her business and personal life during these turbulent times.
Source: Noah Wire Services
