Threads That Connect Fashion Show

SEP 28, 2024 to SEP 30, 2024

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From Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts and Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre of MacEwan University.

Our hit Ukrainian Fashion Show Threads That Connect returns Saturday September 28 starting at 6:00 p.m.

After our sold out Threads in 2021 we have teamed up once again with our friends at Ukrainian Resource and Development Centre at MacEwan University to bring you another night of Ukrainian fashion, food, drinks, and music. The list of fashion labels on the runway are below.

If you see something on the runway during our Threads That Connect fashion show be sure to attend our Designer Fashion Sale the next day Sunday September 29 at ACUA to buy it before it’s gone. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Change rooms and mirrors will be available to try clothes before you buy.

Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Allard Hall at MacEwan University

Hosted by Lorraine Mansbridge and Roman Soltykevych

Lorraine Mansbridge is an Edmonton broadcasting veteran. She first joined ITV (now Global Edmonton) back in August 1982. For more than a decade, Lorraine produced and hosted “Good, Good Morning” and “Edmonton Live”. She then went on to anchor and produce on-location segments for Global’s Morning News, introducing viewers to the people and places that make Edmonton special. Lorraine now travels extensively with her husband. A devoted “gym rat”, she loves to work out and is a rabid lover of chocolate! She is delighted to be co-hosting Threads That Connect because in her next life she wants to come back as a full–fledged Ukrainian! She admires and loves your sense of family and community! Budmo!

Roman Soltykevych is a long-time performer within Alberta’s fine arts community as the piano accompanist for the Yavir Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton and as an alumnus of the Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Over the years, he has volunteered on the UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival organizing committee, the Plast Ukrainian Youth Association, the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union, and as an election observer in Ukraine. He is passionate about advancing the interests of the Ukrainian community in Canada as a director of the Taras Shevchenko Foundation.

VIP Experience $150 starts at 6:00 p.m.

Front Row Runway Seat
2 Free Drinks and Light Refreshments
$25 ACUA Gift Card to Use the Next Day at the Retail Event
Access to the VIP Reception
Live music

Runway (Second & Third Row): $65

First Floor Table*: $75
Balcony Table*: $50
Balcony Stairs: $30
Student (Balcony Stairs Access only): $20
* Price per seat

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Designer Fashion Sale

Sunday September 29

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts

Aviatsiya Halychyny

Aviatsiya Halychyny is a Ukrainian patriotic clothing brand for those who feel the wings behind their backs (or would like to…). They started creating clothes in 2015 inspired by the new Ukrainian army, especially by our new Air Forces. The army that we they had was restored because of the need to defend their borders becoming their new symbol of freedom.

Their label Aviatsiya Halychyny (transliteration of Galician aviation) appeared by creating a series of polo shirts about Ukrainian Air Forces. It was a successful launch so they developed the product range and marked all their clothes as Proudly Made in Ukraine. Join them because freedom is always in trend.

TU ES

TU ES originates from Lviv founded in 2020. From the very beginning, the fashion concept has been about combining art and clothing in one space, where every woman can choose not only clothes but also decorations for her home such as paintings and sculptures by famous Ukrainian artists.

TU ES is for women who love and appreciate high quality and prefer clothing that will last for years. Their collections mainly consist of classic models with a touch of originality. After all, they are inspired by art!

Novana Studio

Novana Studio was founded by Natalia Kholodylo in 2012. The following year, she showcased her collection for the spring-summer season at the international exhibition “Who’s Next” in Paris, France. In 2014, she presented her autumn-winter 2014/2015 collection at the National Art Club in New York City.

She is a regular participant in Lviv Fashion Week. Natalia’s journey through various international fashion events reflects her dedication to showcasing her unique designs on a global platform.

Olena Romanova

Olena Romanova is a Ukrainian fashion designer specializing in clothing and accessories. She completed her studies at the Lviv Polytechnic School of Light Industry in 1990 and graduated from the State Academy of Light Industry of Ukraine in 1996. Olena works with various textiles, leather, and fur, owning her own production facility in Lviv. She specializes in developing clothing collections with an “ethnic” style.