Vita Kin (Ukrainian: Віта Кін; born 25 November 1969) is a Ukrainian fashion designer. She is the founder of the Vita Kin brand.[3][4][5]
Vita Kin | |
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Віта Кін | |
| Born | Vita Kin 25 November 1969 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Citizenship | Ukrainian |
| Occupation(s) | fashion designer, photographer |
| Notable work | embroidered dresses |
| Style | boho style |
| Spouse | Roman Kindrachuk[1][2] |
| Awards | Best Fashion Awards Elle Style Awards |
| Website | www.vitakin.com |
Biography
editKin was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has worked in advertising and fashion photography since 2010.[6]
In 2008, Kin launched her own clothing brand Vita Kin for Kingdom, which specialized in dresses.[7] In 2013, she created the Vyshyvanka by Vita Kin brand,[8] which is based on outfits inspired by the Ukrainian national costume, vyshyvanka.[9][10] The first collections were released under the motto "Chic Nationale".[11][12]
During Paris Fashion Week 2015, her work was featured in Vogue magazine[13] and in Harper's Bazaar.[14][15]
Also in 2015, The Wall Street Journal named embroidered shirts from Vita Kin the most popular summer dresses of 2015.[16] In September, Kin was named "Best Newcomer of 2015" at the Best Fashion Awards.[17][18] In November 2015, Kin was named “Best Womenswear Designer in Ukraine” at the Elle Style Awards.[19][20]
In February 2018, Kin was included in the Top 20 Ukrainian innovators according to Focus magazine.[21]
In the spring of 2018, Vita Kin presented a joint collection with the Eres brand.[22] In December 2019, Kin collaborated with Amanda Brooks, to create a collection of table linens.[23][24]
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the French fashion magazine L'Officiel quoted Kin as calling out:
“Dear friends, partners, followers from all around the world… We are bravely fighting for our freedom and for freedom in the entire world... Many are asking how they can help. I ask you: give us your attention and energy in social media. Ukrainians are fighting for all of you. Everyone who is posting fashion, travel, food, animals… Please be with us. Inspire us and goodwill triumph!" Your Vita Kin and 40 million Ukrainians.[25]
Personal life
editIn 1999, Kin married Roman Kindrachuk, co-owner of Radioaktive Film production.[3][4]
References
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- ^ "Питьевые заметки: секретные бары Гонконга и Японии". Vogue UA. 29 September 2019.
- ^ "19 лет вместе: Вита Кин и Роман Киндрачук отмечают годовщину свадьбы". JetSetter.ua. 8 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Vita Kin, the It label of the summer". The Telegraph. 27 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Vita Kin and the rise and rise of folk fashion". The Telegraph. 11 September 2016.
- ^ "Красиво жить: дизайнер Вита Кин о вызове, перфекционизме, хобби и красоте". Vogue UA. 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Вита Кин". BESTIN.UA. 13 March 2012.
- ^ "Журнал: интервью с Витой Кин". Vogue UA (in Russian). 23 February 2016.
- ^ Nadia Kreidie (26 August 2015). "Vyshyvanka by Vita Kin". Vogue Italia.
- ^ Toma Istomina (11 May 2018). "Top places for vyshyvanka shopping in Kyiv". KyivPost.
- ^ "Ukrainian designer Vita Kin makes a splash in the ..." Euro Maidan Press. 18 April 2018.
- ^ "#ChicNationale: вышиванки Vita Kin покоряют мир". Vogue UA (in Russian). 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Интервью Виты Кин для Playing Fashion". BESTIN.UA. 19 August 2014.
- ^ Liana Satenstein (28 April 2015). "Your Favorite Bohemian Garb Is Actually Traditional Ukrainian Costume". Vogue. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ Tara Lamont-Djite (14 April 2015). "We're Obsessed:Vita Kin Introduces The Perfect Bohemia". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 14 April 2015..
- ^ "DESIGNERS TO WATCH: Vyshyvankas by Vita Kin – Traditional Ukrainian Chic". Fashion for Fashionlovers. May 14, 2015. Archived from the original on May 29, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ "Copycat Shopping for Your Friends' Style: Still Taboo?". The Wall Street Journal. 17 July 2015.
- ^ "Победители шестой премии BEST FASHION AWARDS". BESTIN.UA. 9 September 2015.
- ^ "Названы победители Best Fashion Awards". Vogue UA. 10 September 2015.
- ^ "Elle Style Awards: Стильные гости мероприятия". 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Гости церемонии Elle Style Awards". ELLE.
- ^ "Питательная среда. Топ-20 украинских инноваторов". Focus. 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Идеальное путешествие: совместная коллекция Eres и Vita Kin". Vogue UA. 3 February 2018.
- ^ Elise Taylor (2 December 2019). "Amanda Brooks and Vita Kin's New Linens Will Turn Any Holiday Table Into a Festive Affair". Vogue.
- ^ "Amanda Brooks and Vita Kin have collaborated on a range of glorious table linens". House & Garden.
- ^ Khullar, Samaa (28 February 2022). "How Ukrainian Designers Are Responding to a Military Invasion– Bevza Vita Kin DressX". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved 3 March 2022.