Bevza

Bevza is a minimalist European designer clothing label for women, founded in Kyiv in 2006 by Ukrainian designer Svitlana Bevza. Launching her own label had been Bevza's dream since childhood, even though she was told it was impossible in post-Soviet Ukraine, and the brand is now one of the country's most internationally recognised. It is known for sculptural silhouettes and precise tailoring, rendered mostly in white, across dresses, coats, jackets, skirts, trousers, knitwear, bodysuits and swimwear. Its Spikelet jewellery, launched in 2018 and inspired by ears of wheat, has become a symbol of Ukrainian identity. Collections are made in Ukraine with skilled Kyiv tailors. Ukrainian symbolism is the brand's emotional core. Its atelier operates on a zero-waste production cycle, reworking offcuts alongside recycled materials and flea-market fabrics, and natural fabrics such as silk, wool and leather are chosen to last for years. Bevza was the first Ukrainian brand to reach the Vogue Talents finals in Milan in 2014, won Designer of the Year at the 2018 Elle Style Awards in Ukraine and shows at New York Fashion Week. Svitlana Bevza was the first Ukrainian designer to attend the Met Gala.