On April 25, the Sens bookstore in Kyiv hosted a pivotal stage of the All-Ukrainian Young Designers Contest, “Look into the Future.” Following a series of presentations and interviews, the jury selected 12 finalists.

The contestants’ work was evaluated by a jury of leading Ukrainian fashion designers and members of the Ukrainian Fashion Council: Mariia Gavryliuk, Nadya Dzyak, Lilia Litkovska, Nataliia Kamenska, Liliya Poustovit, and Ivan Frolov.

The finalists of the 27th All-Ukrainian Contest “Look into the Future: New Forms of Reality”:

Daria Verenych

Valerii Grodzevych

Violetta Dubyna

Anastasiia Lytovchenko

Kateryna Marchenko

Alina Mazur

Yevheniia Melnyk

Anastasiia Navrotska

Oleksandra Sakhaudinova

Vasylyna Staryk

Iryna Chernohrytska

Sofiia Yarmak

“Fashion begins with an idea, but it only takes hold when backed by courage and calculation. Today, Ukrainian fashion is the country’s new language; through fabrics, silhouettes, and details, young designers are shaping the image of Ukraine seen by the world: bold, authentic, and modern. It is vital for us to support these talented artists at the very moment this language is being born. Behind every successful collection and world-renowned Ukrainian designer stands not just creativity, but business: decisions, risks, and financial discipline. This is where we, as a bank, together with Visa, can provide the confidence, tools, and understanding needed to turn talent into a lifelong career. We believe that the new wave of Ukrainian fashion is born where a fresh perspective meets an entrepreneurial mindset,” says Iryna Kostohryz, Head of the Premium Products Department at PrivatBank. The main partners of “Look into the Future. New Forms of Reality” are Visa | PrivatBank.

The next stage of the journey is a creative residency for the finalists, curated by Katya Silchenko, founder and creative director of the COAT by Katya Silchenko. The residency program will feature meetings with industry experts, as well as educational and cultural events. Finalists will receive the support necessary to bring their ideas to life and finalize their competition collections.

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

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

Credits: Sergii Khandusenko