Ukrainian Fashion Week SS27 in Kyiv: how the opening guests dressed — from Olya Polyakova's wine-red dress to Rita Molchanova's neon-yellow peplum

On September 2, 2026, Ukrainian Fashion Week SS27 officially kicked off in Kyiv — the season's premier fashion event, which traditionally brings together stars, influencers, stylists, designers, and fashion experts under one roof. The centerpiece of the first day was a show by the brand The COAT by Katia Silchenko, held in the hall of the National Opera of Ukraine. Hundreds of guests attended the show, and the evening's stylistic palette was built around contrast: deep wine and black tones sat alongside neon yellow, cream, and light green, while textures — from silk and lace to leather and fringe — became the main unifying element of the looks. A roundup of the most notable looks of the first day was prepared by the lifestyle project WAVE (RBC-Ukraine); the full article is available on wave.rbc.ua.

Wine-red accent and open silhouettes: the look of the evening

Among the most talked-about looks of the opening was that of singer Olya Polyakova. For the The COAT by Katya Silchenko show, she chose a long dress in a rich wine-red shade with long gloves and a deep open midriff. The only accessory left in the look was a single element — a delicate necklace — while the ensemble was completed by soft makeup and a hairstyle with gentle waves. This choice highlighted one of the key trends of the SS27 season: bold cut-outs and a "second skin" effect paired with noble dark tones.

Black monochrome and textured accents: matching and duo looks

A number of guests built their looks around black as the base. A married couple who attended the show went for monochrome black, with Irina adding a beige fringed shawl to soften the strictness of the silhouette. Choreographer Evgen Kot and his wife, gymnast Natalya Tatarintseva, also embraced the contrast: Evgen chose a monochrome black suit, while Natalya wore a textured light-green mini dress by the brand MonBlanche. Such duo solutions became a noticeable trend of the first day: matching but not identical looks, where one element (color, texture, or accessory) steps outside the overall tone.

Cream elegance and silk: the stylists' work

The professional fashion community presented a more restrained yet no less expressive palette at the show. Personal and fashion stylist, founder of PUMP YOUR STYLE STUDIO and the FÉMATCH platform, and former fashion editor Marina Martynov opted for a delicate look by ANNA OCTOBER — a long dress and a cream-colored fringed cape, complemented by short fingerless gloves, a matching clutch, and statement earrings. Stylist Victoria Zhir also chose a light palette: a The Coat top under a silk trench dress by Iam, with accents added by a bold black necklace, black pumps, and a green mini bag with an animal print.

Bright evening silhouettes: red, pink, and neon yellow

The other pole of the first day's palette was saturated evening colors. Stylist Olga Galushka-Hrabovska chose a dress in a rich red shade by Magda Butrym, pairing it with bold shoes by Valentino and a Rabanne bag. Businesswoman and fashion influencer Yulia Ermakova presented an elegant pink tailored suit by The COAT with a sparkling rhinestone top underneath, completing the ensemble with soft waves and delicate makeup. Fashion creator Vera Duplava assembled a theatrical look based on a straight-cut dress with oversized flowers by Podyh, adding green leather gloves by Klats and a matching bag by Spogad. The palette was rounded out by Rita Molchanova, designer of the brand Grains De Verre: a neon-yellow skirt with a trendy peplum, matching shoes and bag, along with numerous statement rings and necklaces.

First-day wrap-up: what sets the tone for the SS27 season

Summing up the opening of Ukrainian Fashion Week SS27, several lasting trends stand out. First, the dominance of textures — silk, lace, leather, fringe, and rhinestones — over flat, monochrome silhouettes. Second, bold geometry of cut-outs and open zones (midriff, décolletage) paired with closed long gloves. Third, the season's contrasting palette: from deep wine and black to neon and cream accents. The The COAT by Katia Silchenko show at the National Opera of Ukraine became the starting point that set the visual code for the entire SS27 season, which this year, as tradition dictates, takes place in September.