Litkovska launches charitable capsule collection to support Ukraine
Ukrainian fashion house Litkovska has launched a charitable capsule collection in partnership with Azov.One, the official fundraising department of the Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine.
The limited-edition line aims to raise UAH 3.5 million (approximately $90,000 USD) to fund critical evacuation vehicles to rescue the wounded in the most dangerous areas of the frontline.
The collection features items crafted with deep intention, including bracelets and tokens made from spent artillery shells brought from the frontline, as well as shirts and bandanas featuring embroidered prayers.
The initiative also features a series of eight exclusive ceramic art objects created by Gorn Ceramics. The objects will be on display at the Litkovska Basecamp flagship in Kyiv until they are auctioned for charity in June.
'Azov has a special meaning for me, as well as for many Ukrainians,' said Lilia Litkovska, founder of Litkovska.
'Together with Azov.One, we have been working for a long time to develop items that would be filled with meaning and strength, both for the Azov defenders and those who support them back home. And it is a great honor for us to join the campaign to raise money for the medical vehicles that save the lives of our soldiers.'
Earlier this year, Litkovska launched a capsule collection with British image-maker Nick Knight, dubbed The Flowers Know Better, with all profits going to City of Goodness, a Ukrainian humanitarian initiative.
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Litkovska launches charitable capsule collection to support Ukraine
Ukrainian fashion house Litkovska has launched a charitable capsule collection in partnership with the official fundraising department of the Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. The limited-edition line aims to raise UAH 3.5 million (approximately $90,000 USD) to fund critical evacuation vehicles to rescue the wounded in the most dangerous areas of the frontline. The collection features items crafted with deep intention, including bracelets and tokens made from spent artillery shells brought from the frontline, as well as shirts and bandanas featuring embroidered prayers. The initiative also features a series of eight exclusive ceramic art objects created by Gorn Ceramics. The objects will be on display at the Litkovska Basecamp flagship in Kyiv until they are auctioned for charity in June. 'Azov has a special meaning for me, as well as for many Ukrainians,' said Lilia Litkovska, founder of Litkovska. 'Together with we have been working for a long time to develop items that would be filled with meaning and strength, both for the Azov defenders and those who support them back home. And it is a great honor for us to join the campaign to raise money for the medical vehicles that save the lives of our soldiers.' Earlier this year, Litkovska launched a capsule collection with British image-maker Nick Knight, dubbed The Flowers Know Better, with all profits going to City of Goodness, a Ukrainian humanitarian initiative.
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