The 57th edition of Ukrainian Fashion Week (UFW) is set to be held in Kyiv from September 4- 8, 2025. This marks the third UFW event since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.
For 28 years, UFW has been Ukraine's leading fashion platform and a vital cultural institution, shaping the country's fashion industry. The event continues to champion designers, inspire the creative sector, and share Ukraine's narrative globally despite current global uncertainties.
Ukrainian designers are reinterpreting their national heritage, showcasing a nation that continues to create, innovate, and affirm its cultural identity even amidst conflict. Their creations reflect the emotions of a nation that has been fighting for over three years in a full-scale war to defend its identity and existence, notes Iryna Danylevska, Founder and CEO, Ukrainian Fashion Week Through the universal language of fashion, they convey the values, spirit, and strength of the Ukrainian nation, she adds.
UFW made its physical return to Kyiv in September 2024, the first time since the full-scale invasion. This return came shortly after air raid sirens were lifted in the capital following a night of Russian strikes. The ongoing war has profoundly influenced the atmosphere of the fashion shows since 2022. Each runway show now begins with a moment of silence to honor those who have died, observed by designers, journalists, and guests. Shows also only commence after an announcement about the nearest bomb shelters in case of an airstrike.
The second Kyiv edition since the full-scale war, held from February 14–17, 2025, notably highlighted 'adaptive clothing' designed for veterans facing mobility challenges.
