Ukrainian brand launch
Welcome to celebrate the launch of our new Ukrainian brands, with bubbles and founder talks.
17:00 – We open the doors: grab a drink, nibble on something tasty and say hello
17:45 – Meet the makers: a short introduction, then a live video call with the Ukrainian designers
18:00 – The fun continues: mingle, shop the collection and make new friends
20:00 – Last sip, last smile, see you next time
Brands:
Gushka - made from 100% pure, eco-friendly wool, sourced straight from free-grazing Ukrainian sheep, pastures of Hutsulshchyna in the Carpathians. Founded by Daryna Furmaniuk, with their neighbor Lyubov Rybenchuk, a third-generation weaver - the brand feels like a family, still with focus on craftmanship and high-end taste.
91LAB Ukrainian knitwear manufacturer operating two brands (RITO for basics, 91LAB for designer fashion).RITO started with one knitting machine and two people, and today it is a modern factory with advanced equipment, branded retail chain, and a team of over 80 professionals.The brand shapes the cultural code of Ukrainian fashion through knitwear, design, generational continuity, craftsmanship, and values of quality, trust, and sustainability.
Oliz - what started in 2017 as a revival of vintage Ukrainian scarves from the founder's grandmother - Khrystyna Oliiarnyk combines folk traditions, decorative art and fashion. The silks have become a type of storytelling that captures different eras in Ukraine.
Fiskin - Founder Yuliia Buhlak spent a decade studying and working across fish biology & water bioresources. On a research training in Iceland, she encountered fish leather for the first time. Where others saw an unfamiliar by-product, she saw texture, strength, rarity and possibility. That moment became the beginning of Fiskin.
Starchak - Ukrainian independent fashion brand founded by designer Maria Starchak in Lviv in 2019. Working at the intersection of fashion, art, and design, the brand combines architectural tailoring, upcycling, and contemporary interpretations of classic forms.
These brands are all joining Green Little Heart. In the midst of war and love, there is the artist who keeps bringing their perspective and passion. We are so happy to support these brands and their journey into the Swedish market.