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Ukrainian designers use fashion to fight war fatigue

Birgit Virnich
March 10, 2025

Maria Gavryliuk and Natasha Kamenska firmly believe that fashion gives hope. The two entrepreneurs have successfully put a new spin on traditional Ukrainian clothing and want to help strengthen solidarity in their home country.

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