This season, Kachorovska continues its initiative supporting emerging Ukrainian brands. In 2026, YS Couture, founded by designer Yanis Stepanenko, became the first recipient of a grant through the Kachorovska Emerging Brands Prize. Launched in July 2024 as an award for emerging participants of Ukrainian Fashion Week, the initiative aims to support the development of a new generation of Ukrainian designers.
Yanis Stepanenko studied at Royal Bournemouth College of Arts and Central Saint Martins and has been developing YS Couture in the demi-couture sphere since 2018. His work combines historical references with contemporary aristocratic elegance, with a particular focus on craftsmanship, embroidery, and intricate decorative details.
For the Fall/Winter 2026 collection Guérison d’or: Healing in Gold, presented as part of Paris Fashion Week 2026, Kachorovska artisans created a special footwear line based on the Olivia model. Sandals crafted from elegant moiré in black, white, red, and gold complemented the YS Couture looks. We congratulate Yanis on his Paris debut and are delighted to be part of this story of Ukrainian fashion and design.
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