Late fall and winter can be a challenging period in Ukraine fashion-wise with sub-zero temperatures and pouring rains. Too many layers and you’re sweating before you’re even out the door; too few and you’re shivering the minute you get outside. But cold-weather outfits that are both stylish and practical are a possibility - proved by quite a number of Ukrainian fashion brands and their winter collections.
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Dasti
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When there's a frigid chill in the air, cozy up to this insulated winter coat that combines a waterproof, breathable exterior with thermal down insulation to create a resilient barrier against winter snowstorms. Removable insulated hood features (zip-off) faux-fur trim for a cozy touch. Dasti creates trendy parkas for guys and girls in various colors and styles. Prices start from UAH 3500. You can check Dasti outerwear at Vsi.Svoi shopping mall or at the showroom 10B, Raisa Okipska street, Kyiv.
Riot Division
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This popular outdoor menswear brand creates exceptionally warm, comfortable and practical clothing for real men. Winter 2017 new collection by Riot Division features coats that will keep you warm even when it’s -30 C outside. All the coats are inside-out-coats, which means that you can turn it inside-out and still wear the same coat in different color or design. You can order on their Facebook page or at Shift shop in Kyiv.
Who is it
Photo: Who is it web page
‘Who is it’ is a popular Ukrainian brand that creates trendy pieces for Ukrainian fashionistas each season. This fall ‘Who is it’ offers warm wool coats in popular burgundy, marsala, maroon colors with light militaristic details.Who is it shop in Kyiv is located on 22B, Prorizna street.
SvitLe
Photo: Svit.Le Facebook page
Prepare to fight off the coldness of winter with SvitLe knotted hats. Cute hats are the ideal winter accessory to keep you stylish—and warm. All the pieces are hand-knitted from the top-quality wool, alpaca and angora wool. You can place an order on their facebook page.
YourYarn
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Oversized chunky knits are so hot right now. YourYarn offers a great selection of these trendy pieces. Choose from a mesmerizing variety of colors and textures and feel ultimate warmth and comfort all winter long. You can place an order on their facebook page.
Lalkarka by Loyanich
Photo: Lalkarka by Loyanich Facebook page
Ukrainian influence in the world of fashion has been sorting for the last two years. Ukrainian brands have fully arrived in our closets and Ukrainian ethnic motives are the trendiest thing you can add to your wardrobe. Lalkarka by Loyanich creates trendy and comfortable trendy pieces with Ukrainian ethnic embroidery details. Their warm sweatshirts, cardigans and coats look both stylish and trendy.
L.A.P.T.I.
Photo: L.A.P.T.I. Facebook page
The brand produces vans, light sneakers and espadrilles made of natural materials: Italian leather, French bright textiles and Spanish light orthopedic soles. This upcoming winter season L.A.P.T.I. has something special in store. With the moon-boots rocking the fashion world for the 2nd or ors season already, L.A.P.T.I. introduces Ukrainian take on this iconic winter footwear - BUKI shoes.
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Temperatures might have dropped to pretty unbearable levels in most parts of the country, which means many of us have to temporarily shelve cute winter outfits in favor of heavy coats and clunky winter boots. However, Ukrainian designers don’t think you have to sacrifice on being fashionable in winter. Our web handpicked some of the hottest Ukrainian brands for the coldest weather.
