The main inspiration for the “Spero!” SS25 collection comes from the Tripillia-Cucuteni ornaments and traditional Hutsul lizhnykarstvo techniques. This allowed designer Mariia Pavlyk to merge cultural concepts, political narratives, and Ukrainian symbolism in her creations. She uses eco-friendly materials and experimental cutting techniques to minimize textile waste. All pieces inspired by lizhnykarstvo were handcrafted in the Carpathians using local wool. For experimental cut designs, she utilized fabrics from certified eco-friendly producers and Italian deadstocks. The palette mainly features nature-inspired colors and shades.

“I tried to capture the delicate threads of history that stretch from my distant ancestors to me, weaving them into a fabric capable of healing the wound that has been in my heart since the first days of the war,” noted Mariia Pavlyk in her diary.