Fashion Units: 1 Granary, a global support network that connects, promotes and educates fashion graduates from universities around the world, was founded by Ukrainian Central Saint Martins graduate Olya Kurishchuk, to condemn the Russian invasion Has issued an open letter to “fashion businesses and their leaders”. Stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
The letter calls for “continuing to strengthen sanctions and contributing to aid to governments” to assure “independence, democracy and sovereignty” of Ukraine.
1 Granary’s letter reaches out to the fashion community – and in particular, fashion houses with great influence – asking them to “not shut up, use their platform and offer to help”.
So far, about 1,350 people have signed the open letter, including fashion designers Christopher Kane, Kiko Kostadinov, Lutz Huel, Richard Malone, Phoebe English, Duran Lantink and John Alexander Skelton.
Charlotte Knowles, who signed the letter with her partner Alexandre Arsenault, shared an Instagram post announcing the brand’s endorsement for Ukraine as well as a link to 1 Granary’s open letter.
Industry veterans such as Carolyn Rush, Angela Missoni, Sarah Mower, Susie Lau, Fabio Piras, Alister Mackie, Eli Grace Cumming, Hugo Comte and Nick Knight have also joined the petition and declared their support for Ukraine.
Kurishchuk said on Instagram, “Public pressure can save Ukraine. Ask your governments to close the flight zones, impose tough sanctions and cut Russia off SWIFT to prevent a humanitarian disaster in Europe.”
“The idea, that in the 21st century bombs are going to be dropped on a European city, is unbelievable. I’m scared I’m terribly angry. But I am proud of my people and their fight. A struggle that everyone thought would go on for hours is already going on for days. We must help support Ukraine. We must act now,” she said.
Olya Kurishchuki
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1Granery is also using its Instagram to highlight the live experiences of Ukrainian fashion talent, including fashion designer Masha Popova, who collaborated with Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner and Billie Eilish, as well as past Yeezy color design director Khristna Fomenko Dressed in the clothes of his choice.
Two Ukrainians shared with the world how the invasion is affecting their lives and the lives of their loved ones, expressing their current feelings and fears.
Olga Kuzmenkova, who previously worked for independent Russian media outlets, shared her perspective as a Russian under 1 Granary’s Instagram post, emphasizing how “Russians’ voices against invasion in Ukraine have been suppressed.” It may seem, but there are millions of Russians who want this war to stop”.
1 Granary is posting useful information on Instagram that brands can refer to to support Ukraine, as well as tips on how African students can flee Ukraine to Poland.
Originally published at Pen 18
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