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My view from inside

I was so impressed by the fashion show in DC. It was so much fun and I had an amazing time with Ukrainian models – beautiful girls from Philadelphia, from dancing studio “Voloshky” and their hardworking mothers who were such a big support before and during the show.  

Not the first time to Washington, DC but new to the Embassy of Ukraine which is nicely located in George Town district, I had simply fantastic experience. Beautiful reception, organization and general atmosphere created by the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA made perfect mood for every guest at the event. Everything went flawless. Olena Dats’ American tour began in Philadelphia (PA), then followed by New York City (NY), Clifton (NJ) Chicago (IL), and finished in Washington, (DC). The main organizer of Olena's American tour was the Ukrainian Federation of America (UFA) and the person who coordinated all that work was Iryna Mazur, who is the Program Director of Advocacy/Information in UFA.

The main goal of Olena Dats’ charity fashion shows is to raise money for humanitarian and medical needs for the children in Ukraine who are affected by the current war.

Olenka Dats’ dresses are gorgeous but most importantly I simply fell in love with her personality. I was able to observe her for two days - during New York show and now in Washington, DC - everyone was just drawn to her. She is person of light, happiness and smiles. She is true Lvivjanka. Olenka is from one of the best cities in Ukraine – Lviv.

On question about the current situation in Ukraine, Olena said that people in Lviv - Western Ukraine – feel the pain of the war, worry and support their compatriots in Eastern Ukraine. Everyone, including poets, artists and designers are doing something to help people, and especially children.  Her charity fashion tour around America is raising money for the children in Ukraine who suffer from the current war.

I would never expect such openness and friendliness from a world-known designer, whose clothes sell in 10 countries around the world, her dresses are worn by Hollywood celebrities and she chats with me and my friend, Barbara, who is from Poland in perfect Polish.  Olenka Dats’ is awesome person and enormously talented designer. I was so proud to model some of her best designs in front of a distinguished audience at the Embassy of Ukraine to USA.

I already quoted our New York friend Yaron Halevi, who said that Olena Dats’ desings elevate spirit of the person who wears them. I could not agree with him more because I felt that too. When I walked into the room wearing Olena Dats’ dress, I had not fears to stand in front of the people. I said to myself that I was wearing one of the most beautiful dresses made by Ukrainian designer. I must show it to the guests who were not familiar with Olena Dats’, so they become her fans.

Both in New York and Washington, DC, people were highly impressed by Olena’s work. Her designs give you sense of pride, confidence and love. You wear Olena Dats' dress and feel happy.  

We all wait with a great anticipation for Olena Dats’ new collections. We cannot wait to see her in America again. We wish you the best of luck!

All Photos by Valentyna Hlushak.