Gaptuvalnya, a Ukrainian brand known for its commitment to preserving and reinterpreting Ukrainian ethnic motifs in a contemporary fashion context, held a special event during Ukrainian Fashion Week. During the event, the company presented its wedding collection “Vino”, which combines the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine with exquisite modern design, as well as unique authentic items that were part of the wedding ceremony of our ancestors, reports Komersant ukrainskyi
The Vino collection consists of five wedding dresses of different lengths and a trouser suit, which are decorated with exquisite white embroidery on white linen. The main source of inspiration for the dresses was the gugla, a traditional bridal outerwear that gives the images a special symbolic meaning.
An important element of the presentation was the demonstration of a traditional Ukrainian wedding dress from the private collection of Bohdan Petrychuk, which includes a shirt, plakhta and a large number of different decorations. The event also showcased jewellery from the private collection of Gaptuvalnya founder Natalia Gergeliuk, including corals made of Venetian beads, ancient balamutas and syliankas.
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“The Wine collection is the embodiment of love that passes through generations and pays homage to centuries-old Ukrainian wedding traditions. The Gaptuvalnya brand continues its journey to promote Ukrainian heritage by integrating it into modern wedding looks that resonate with many women,”
– the brand emphasises.
Ukrainian Fashion Week is being held for the first time since the beginning of the war.
on 3 September, as part of the event, the famous Ukrainian designer Nadia Dzyak presented a new collection of her brand.