In its feature “She means business: How Kachorovska draws inspiration from the image of strong women of the 1980s” Vogue Ukraine explores the return of power dressing and the reinterpretation of the classic pump silhouette. Read the full article
One of the brand’s most notable archival comebacks this season is Tess, Kachorovska’s key footwear launch for Fall 2026. The line takes inspiration from Tess McGill, the protagonist of Working Girl, memorably portrayed by Melanie Griffith.
For Kachorovska’s design team, inspiration comes not only from global cinema, but also from an in-depth exploration of the culture, aesthetics, and everyday life of late-Soviet Ukraine. Particular attention was paid to the Kachorovska family archive during the development of Tess. A family photograph from the late 1980s became one of the creative starting points for the line – a contemporary reinterpretation of a classic that brings together generational continuity, feminine strength, and a modern approach to form.
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