Lviv Fashion Day: Lviv fashion community honors its leaders

Lviv Fashion Awards 2025: A Celebration of Talent, Creativity, and Industry Development in the Heart of Western Ukraine

Lviv Fashion Day took place on May 11, 2025, supported by the Ukrainian Fashion Association.

Lviv Fashion Day is a landmark fashion event that emphasizes Lviv’s status as the European capital of Ukraine. It is a platform that brings together Ukrainian designers and models from various regions, fashion enthusiasts, and media to promote contemporary Ukrainian fashion.

Collections presented during the event included:
Akel Couture & Babyphotostars, Vitalina for Kids & Elmodel, Podruzhky, Sisters Cherries, Piccolo & Babyphotostars, Alnest & The Special, Elsa Fairy Dresses, Limerense, Top Academy & G-Stars Kids, Garmatyuk Kids, Elen Godis & Ivaskiv Model School, By Vel, Robe Couture, Ekaterina Chepak, The Base, Oksana Sokol, Top Woman & More Store, Takayak & Galatti & Women’s Model Club, Lviv College of Fashion Industry KNUTD, and Lviv Professional College Beauty & Fashion Industry.

As part of the event, the Lviv Fashion Awards ceremony was held — honoring the best representatives of the fashion industry in the Lviv region. The award is given for professional and creative achievements, as well as contributions to the development of the fashion sector in the region.

Lviv Fashion Awards aims to promote specialized fashion industry fields, unite the fashion community of Lviv and Ukraine, support and develop local brands and designers, stimulate innovation and cultural exchange through fashion, and present Lviv as one of the leading fashion centers of the country. It creates a platform for creativity and international collaboration in the fashion world.

The ceremony gathered the brightest representatives of the Lviv region’s fashion industry and became a significant event not only for the local fashion community but for the entire Ukrainian creative sector — showcasing unity, strength, and resilience. The award recognized the most talented designers, modeling agencies, photographers, makeup artists, fashion journalists, and other professionals who contribute to workforce development and the growth of the local fashion industry.

Zoriana Semeniuk, the event organizer, emphasized:

“Lviv Fashion Awards is more than just an award — it’s an event that unites representatives of the fashion industry in the Lviv region and all of Ukraine. It is a symbol of creativity, innovation, and emotion — a true celebration for everyone shaping the future of fashion in our country.”

Lviv Fashion Awards 2025 Laureates

Lviv Professional College of Beauty and Fashion Industry – For significant contributions to training specialists in the fashion industry of the Lviv region.

Lesia Maksymiv, director of the Lviv Professional College of Beauty and Fashion Industry – Recognized for her dedication in training new talents in the fields of fashion and beauty.

Oksana Kardash – For contributions to the development of the Lviv region’s fashion industry. A hairdresser-modeler and educator at the Lviv Professional College, honored for her role in professional education and shaping future fashion experts.

Lviv Vocational College of Fashion Industry – For significant contribution to the training of fashion industry professionals in the region.

Nelia Kredenets, director of the Lviv Vocational College of Fashion Industry – Awarded for long-term and productive work in training highly qualified specialists.

Oksana Khodan, deputy director of the Lviv Vocational College of Fashion Industry – Recognized for her contribution to preparing future professionals in the industry.

AKEL Couture – Best Clothing Designer (Brand).
Zoriana Semeniuk, founder of AKEL Couture, was honored for her visionary approach and exceptional craftsmanship.

OKSANA SOKOL – Best Ethno-Clothing Designer.
Recognized for popularizing Boyko culture and creating unique collections that blend tradition with modernity.

LIMERENSE – 3D Fashion-Tech Designer.
Alina Matiukhina, founder of Limerense, awarded for innovations combining fashion, technology, and 3D visualization in stage costume production.

ROBE COUTURE – Best Loungewear Designer (Brand).

Halyna Voloshynovska awarded for luxurious homewear collections combining elegance, comfort, and sensuality.

EKATERINA CHEPAK – Best Couture Designer (Brand).
Kateryna Chepak, high fashion Ukrainian designer, honored for her mastery in creating evening and wedding gowns that convey emotion and tell stories through fashion.

TOP ACADEMY – Best Modeling Agency of the Year.
Iryna Sanina, founder of TOP Academy, recognized for her work with young talents and developing confident personalities in fashion.

BABYPHOTOSTARS – Best International Kids Talent Production Center.
Honored for over 11 years of work nurturing future stars in fashion, acting, and television.

Ulyana Ivaskiv’s Modeling School – Best Plus Age Modeling Agency of the Year.
Ulyana Ivaskiv, founder of Ivaskiv Model School, awarded for her contributions to the Plus Age modeling industry, having trained over 200 graduates, including participants of Paris Fashion Week 2025.

Inna Lotyshko – Best Fashion Show Director.
Model, choreographer, and event organizer, honored for her work in staging major fashion events in Ukraine and Europe.

Marysia Tomashevska – For developing Ukraine’s future generation.
Author of the “Podruzhky” TV project, recognized for supporting young talents and promoting children’s fashion.

Oleh Duhin – Best Fashion Photographer of the Year.
One of Ukraine’s top fashion photographers, honored for his active work in fashion photography and collaboration with major events such as Odessa Fashion Week, Kyiv Fashion Day, and Lviv Fashion Day.

MOLA MOLA Apartments – Best Lviv Art Apartments.
Recognized for their unique style, premium service, and excellent central location, making them one of the top art-apartments in Lviv.

The musical headliner of Lviv Fashion Day was Anna Dobrydnieva — singer, songwriter, official soundtrack composer for films and series, radio host, and volunteer. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, she has performed over 350 charity concerts, including on the front lines.
The event also featured Amador Lopez, a guest with a Latin American heart and Ukrainian soul — a true carnival person.