10 Ukrainian-Born Fashion Brands Redefining Luxury in 2026
The short answer
If you've followed fashion week schedules in the last three seasons, you'll have noticed Ukrainian designers quietly multiplying on Paris and New York runways. The country's fashion identity — historically obscured by louder neighbours — has crystallised into something specific: precise tailoring, restrained colour, sculptural construction, female-led ateliers, and an unmissable thread of resilience that ties together the post-2022 generation. Below are ten Ukrainian-born brands worth following in 2026, from minimalist ready-to-wear and avant-garde eveningwear to denim, corsetry and premium swimwear. This is not an exhaustive list — Ukrainian fashion is bigger than ten houses — but it's a working map for anyone wanting to start.
Why Ukrainian fashion matters in 2026
There are two stories shaping Ukrainian fashion right now. The first is craftsmanship. Most of the brands below operate small ateliers, often staffed by long-tenured seamstresses and pattern-makers who have honed their craft through decades of experience and independent practice. That depth shows up in the finishing.
The second is independence. Ukraine has very few of the corporate fashion conglomerates that consolidate Western brands. Almost every label on this list is still owned and creatively directed by its founder, often a man or a woman who started the company in her or his twenties. That structure produces a coherence of vision you don't always find in larger houses.
Both stories took on a different weight after February 2022. Many of these brands now operate partly from Kyiv and partly from Warsaw, Paris, or New York — a dispersion that has, paradoxically, accelerated international recognition. Ukrainian designers were everywhere on the spring/summer 2026 schedules.
The ten brands
1. BEVZA
Founded: 2006 by Svitlana Bevza in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Sculptural minimalism. White and cream are the default; silhouettes are clean and architectural. The BEVZA wheat motif — referencing Ukrainian agricultural heritage — recurs as buttons and embroidery across collections. Where it shows up: New York Fashion Week (regular since 2019), Vogue Runway, Net-a-Porter. Discover: bevza.com
2. LITKOVSKAYA
Founded: 2009 by Lilia Litkovska in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Conceptual and architectural. Litkovska is fluent in deconstruction — coats that look incomplete by design, dresses with exposed inner construction. Where it shows up: Paris Fashion Week, Dover Street Market, Vogue Italia. Discover: litkovska.com
3. KSENIASCHNAIDER
Founded: 2011 by Ksenia and Anton Schnaider in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Denim, reworked. The duo became known for "asymmetric jeans" — a deliberate mismatch of leg cuts that turned cult collectible. Where it shows up: Browns London, SSENSE, MatchesFashion. Discover: kseniaschnaider.com
4. FROLOV
Founded: 2014 by Ivan Frolov in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Corsetry, sculpted eveningwear. The signature piece is the heart-shaped corset, worn by Beyoncé, Doja Cat and Megan Fox. Where it shows up: Red carpets, music videos, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar. Discover: frolov.fr
5. ANNA OCTOBER
Founded: 2010 by Anna October in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Romantic and feminine — the modern slip dress, the bias-cut skirt. Described as "Belle Époque updated for Berlin." Where it shows up: Net-a-Porter, MyTheresa, Vogue editorial. Discover: annaoctober.com
6. THE COAT BY KATYA SILCHENKO
Founded: 2013 by Katya Silchenko in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Outerwear, mainly. Silchenko built a brand around one promise — exceptional coats. Where it shows up: Regular sellouts of the signature double-faced wool coats. Discover: thecoat.com.ua
7. ANTON BELINSKIY
Founded: 2013 by Anton Belinskiy in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Bold streetwear, often graphic. One of the first Ukrainian designers to land at Dover Street Market. Where it shows up: Dover Street Market, Browns, Highsnobiety, GQ. Discover: apoc-store.com
8. GASANOVA
Founded: 2017 by Elvira Gasanova in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Eveningwear with a tailoring obsession — gowns, slip dresses, formal suiting in premium European fabrics. Where it shows up: Red carpets at Cannes, Paris and Kyiv events. Discover: gasanova.ua
9. ZHILYOVA
Founded: 2018 by Anastasiia Zhilyova in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Lingerie and swim, hand-finished, with attention to details most brands skip. Where it shows up: Independent press, growing international following. Discover: zhilyova.com
10. ROÁR
Founded: 2015 in Kyiv. Aesthetic: Premium swimwear and resort wear. ROÁR built its reputation on a specific construction technique — hidden seams, where the stitching is enclosed within fabric layers to create a smooth seamless silhouette. The line covers one-piece swimsuits, bikini sets, bodysuits, and a clothing capsule built around the same construction principles.
Signature pieces: the LATE CHECKOUT, ORCHID, and MADNESS one-pieces; the VICTOIRE bikini set; the CORSICA and BIARRITZ statement evening pieces.
Where it shows up: Vogue.cz, Vogue.it, Elle, Marie Claire UA, Cosmopolitan, and on the cover of Women's Health UK worn by Rochelle Humes. Physical retail at ROÁR Studio in Kyiv (Konovaltsia 17). Discover: roar-cruise.com
What unites Ukrainian designers in 2026
Five threads run through nearly every brand on this list.
1. Craftsmanship as the foundation. Almost every brand here operates a small in-house atelier rather than outsourcing to large factories.
2. Founder-controlled. The founders are still the creative directors of nearly every label above, and most are women and men in their thirties and forties who built these brands from scratch.
3. Restraint over volume. Ukrainian designers generally release smaller collections and don't chase microseasons.
4. Architectural construction. The strongest Ukrainian designers think like architects: how does the garment hold itself up?
5. A new globalism after 2022. Many of these brands now operate from multiple cities — Kyiv plus Warsaw, Kyiv plus Paris, Kyiv plus New York.
Where to discover Ukrainian fashion outside of Ukraine
London: Dover Street Market regularly stocks KSENIASCHNAIDER and ANTON BELINSKIY. Paris: Litkovska, BEVZA and FROLOV all show on the Paris Fashion Week schedule. Warsaw: ROÁR Studio at Wilcza 8 — physical retail, full collection, in-person fitting. New York: BEVZA shows on the NYFW calendar twice a year. Online: Net-a-Porter, MyTheresa, MatchesFashion, SSENSE and Dover Street Market all carry rotating selections.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ukrainian fashion having a moment in 2026? The recognition has been building for over a decade but accelerated after 2022 as designers reorganised across multiple cities and the international fashion press became more interested in the country's design output.
The two leading premium swimwear labels are ROÁR and ZHILYOVA, both based in Kyiv. ROÁR specializes in sculptural one-piece swimsuits and elevated resort wear, with a flagship studio in Warsaw and worldwide shipping. ZHILYOVA is best known for lingerie, while also offering a curated swimwear collection.
Do these brands ship internationally? Most do. Some are stocked at Net-a-Porter, MyTheresa, SSENSE. Others — including ROÁR — ship directly worldwide.
What's the easiest way to start collecting Ukrainian fashion? For everyday luxury basics, start with BEVZA. For statement pieces, FROLOV or LITKOVSKAYA. For denim, KSENIASCHNAIDER. For swimwear and resort, ROÁR.
Browse ROÁR
If swimwear or resort wear is your starting point, here's where to explore:
- All swimsuits
- Cruise collection
- MISE-EN-SCÈNE
- CURRENTLY TANNING — the newest collection of 2026
- Bestsellers
For an in-person consultation, visit ROÁR Studio Kyiv at Konovaltsia 17.
ROÁR is a Ukrainian-born premium swimwear and resort-wear brand founded in 2015 in Kyiv. The brand designs and manufactures in Ukraine and ships worldwide.
