The 27th All-Ukrainian Young Fashion Designers Contest, “Look into the Future. New Forms of Reality,” has officially revealed its jury panel. This year, participants’ works will be evaluated by leading Ukrainian fashion designers and members of the Ukrainian Fashion Council:

Mariia Havryliuk — Co-founder and CEO of GUNIA Project

Nadya Dzyak — Founder and Creative Director of NADYA DZYAK

Lilia Litkovska — Founder and Creative Director of LITKOVSKA

Lilia Poustovit — Founder and Creative Director of POUSTOVIT

Ivan Frolov — Founder and Creative Director of FROLOV

“Since its inception, the mission of ‘Look into the Future’ has been to discover and support new talent. The development of the Ukrainian fashion industry relies on a continuous succession of generations, and this contest is a vital link in that process. In these exceptionally challenging times, we are focused on building a community that nurtures and empowers young designers as they embark on their professional journeys,” says Iryna Danylevska, Co-founder and CEO of Ukrainian Fashion Week.

During the Semi-Final, which will be held as a private presentation and a series of short interviews, the expert jury will select the finalists from a pool of 23 contenders.

This year’s Contest Curator is Katya Silchenko, founder and designer of the COAT by Katya Silchenko. In her role, Katya will work with the finalists during a creative residency, focusing on reimagining traditional fashion approaches, exploring new forms and proportions, and integrating innovative solutions into their competition collections.

The main partners of “Look into the Future. New Forms of Reality” are Visa | PrivatBank. This strategic partnership focuses on the consistent support of the younger generation of designers as the industry’s future and a key driver of a sustainable economy. For the second consecutive year, Visa and PrivatBank are joining the All-Ukrainian Young Fashion Designers Contest to invest in rising names. In this dialogue between fashion and finance, the partnership serves as a powerful tool for long-term change and sustainable development, despite the challenges of modern reality.

The Contest Partner is AQUA Myrgorod, a modern Ukrainian water producer shaping a new culture of natural beverage consumption. The company combines Ukrainian heritage with advanced technology and a functional approach to its products.

The All-Ukrainian Young Fashion Designers Contest “Look into the Future” is held under the patronage of the Ukrainian Fashion Council.