On April 27, 果冻APP hosted a fashion show by Italian and Ukrainian designers dedicated to the theme 芦Sports and Youth禄. The event took place in the Assembly Hall of the University鈥檚 main building as part of the Days of Italian Culture, Language and Design.
The show was hosted by Natalia Siassina, head of the Italian delegation and designer from Milan. Representatives of the Italian delegation, academic staff, and students of the University attended the event.
The main purpose of the fashion show was to promote Italian design, strengthen international academic cooperation, support young designers, as well as preserve and popularize cultural heritage through contemporary fashion and design.
Some of the collections presented during the event were created within the framework of the Battle of Fashion Designers competition, which has been discovering new names in Ukrainian fashion for more than twelve years. Participants from different regions of Ukraine presented collections that combined ethnic motifs with modern fashion trends. In 2026, the competition acquired an international dimension for the first time through the Fashion Battle format, uniting Ukraine and Italy within a shared cultural space.
Collections Presented
A total of six collections were showcased during the fashion show, most of which were created by students of the Lviv Professional College of the Fashion Industry.
Particular attention was drawn to the ZERNO collection, which won first place in the Folk Fashion nomination at the Battle of Fashion Designers competition. The concept of the collection focused on the themes of life, roots, and revival.
The Bird collection explored the ideas of freedom and independence. Through dynamic forms and imagery, the designers conveyed movement, growth, and aspiration for the future.
Another significant presentation was the Tree of Life collection, dedicated to the themes of origin, generational continuity, and development. Traditional Ukrainian techniques, especially embroidery, played an important role in the creation of the garments.
The HATS collection stood out for its experimental forms and original creative solutions.
The collection Una, Nessuna, Centomila 鈥 Voci Del Made in Italy addressed the themes of identity and contemporary culture. By combining diverse visual images, the designers expressed the idea of individuality within a shared cultural environment.
The fashion show became an important part of the Days of Italian Culture, Language and Design at 果冻APP and demonstrated the results of cooperation between Ukrainian and Italian educational and cultural institutions. The event once again highlighted that contemporary fashion is not only a form of artistic expression, but also a powerful tool for intercultural dialogue.
