Odessa Fashion Day (OFD): 15 Years of the Pulse of Ukrainian Fashion

In April 2025, Odesa will host the 30th anniversary season of Odessa Fashion Day (OFD)—an independent platform that for over 15 years has supported young designers and developed Ukrainian brands.

Odessa Fashion Day is more than just a runway. It’s the beating heart of the city’s creative arteries. What began as a local initiative has launched the careers of over 500 designers, many of whom now shape the face of Ukrainian fashion on the international stage.

The anniversary campaign for this season is a visual manifesto centered on a symbolic red dress. Its pattern evokes both blood vessels and a map of Odesa: each line is a designer’s journey, every street an improvised catwalk, every intersection the birth of a new idea.

“We want to show Odesa as a living organism—a city that never stops. A city where fashion carries the energy of movement, rhythm, and breath. And the 30th season is a return to the roots, to the heart of Odessa Fashion Day,”
— says Kostiantyn Lieontiev, founder of the project.

SOCIAL INITIATIVE OF THE SEASON

15 YEARS OF OPENNESS. TIME FOR OPEN HEARTS.

Odessa Fashion Day is about fashion, but always more than fashion. For 15 years, every guest has enjoyed free admission by obtaining an e‑invitation online. We’re proud of this openness and the trust our audience has shown us throughout the years.

This year, the gesture takes on new meaning. As part of OFD’s 30th season, we’re partnering with the “Children of Heroes” Charitable Foundation, which supports children who’ve lost one or both parents due to the full-scale Russian invasion. The Foundation provides psychological, humanitarian, and medical aid; legal support; and helps with education, socialization, and development. Its mission is to help these “Heroes’ Children” overcome their loss, realize their potential, and one day represent Ukraine with pride on the world stage. This is a long-term, unique commitment—to stand by these children until they reach adulthood. To date, the Foundation cares for over 12,700 children.

We invite all our guests and followers to join this initiative—skip the ticket purchase and make a heartfelt donation instead. Even a symbolic gift is an investment in the future.

How to donate:
– Follow the special link in the profile header of odessafashionday
– Or find the link in the schedule on our website
– Or donate during season registration

“One click—and you’re no longer just an event guest. You’re part of a movement that truly changes lives. One donation gives a Hero’s Child support, hope, and belief as they navigate their journey. Odessa Fashion Day unites fashion, culture, and responsibility. We believe beauty has power—especially when it comes from the heart,”
— Kostiantyn Lieontiev

THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON PARTNERS

The 30th season of Odessa Fashion Day would not be possible without the support of our partners. Thanks to their involvement, collaboration, resources, and channels, we’ve been able to organize this milestone season at the highest level. We sincerely thank each of them for their trust, inspiration, and belief in Ukrainian fashion.

Season venues:
– Odesa Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy
– Sady Peremohy Luxury Gallery

Social initiative of the season:
– “Children of Heroes” Charitable Foundation

General partner:
– Primo Secco від SHABO

Exclusive event partners:
– AMOURSKY
– MOST CENTER (Art Cluster)

Hospitality:
– Restaurant “Hrechka”
– Black Sea Hotel Group

Image partners:
– FLACON BAR
– Make Me Up Studio and School
– MARAMAX ACADEMY
– Ukrainian Trend Store (online platform)
– AK Consult (branding agency)
– ART – Podium and TOTALITE (model agencies)

Media partners:
BESTIN.UA, Best People Club, Merlaine Magazine, FOSTYLEN, ML Magazine, SYNDICATE NEWS, 048.UA, BUT.IN.UA, Culture Trend, TrueUa, GLORY magazine, GOSSIP magazine, ПЕРШИЙ БІЗНЕСОВИЙ BIZ, СК Life, Super Lady magazine, TOUCH magazine, Studio of My Dream, Cool’baba (European Ukrainian portal), Favorit, Odesa Media, NOVA MAGAZINE, GLAM magazine, SEWING BUSINESS AND FASHION, PROMINENT MAGAZINE

International partners:
– London Fashion Day
– Fashion Academy Paris

30TH SEASON PROGRAM │ 23–26 April 2025 │ Odesa

23 April │ Odesa Academic Theatre of Musical Comedy named after M. Vodyany
14:00 — Temoin / Lady Forever & La Julia / ALVO
14:45 — Lady Forever & Iris / VEO BRAND / YANKOVSKA
15:30 — MAGNAT_DRESS / HOLIDAY & KIZKOFURS
16:15 — YouareUnique.brand / DIIEVA
17:00 — HEART RATE / MINT & VERDONI & Vzutik
17:45 — Nimble Scissors / ATLAN.TYDA

24 April │ Sady Peremohy — Luxury Gallery
14:30 — Multi-brand show “Sady Peremohy” / SEMENENKO
15:30 — LE GRETES / MOGARDI
16:30 — Invogue Fashion Group presents: Marella / Max&Co
18:00 — Special event: Presentation of AMOURSKY perfume “OH La La” and a signature cocktail by Flacon Bar (by invitation only)

25 April │ MOST CENTER — Art Cluster
14:30 — Public Talk:
– Olena Heyder — “Sustainable Brands: How Crisis Becomes Growth”
– Natalia Lukyanets — “Fashion Industry During War: Changes, New Meanings, Challenges, Development”
17:30 — Public Talk:
– Olena Kosenko — “Lecture on Contemporary Fashion and Style”
Location: Nimble Scissors, 6 Hnatia Dytar Street

POP‑UP DESIGNER SPACE │ 25–26 April │ 11:00–19:00 │ MOST CENTER — Art Cluster
A temporary showroom where you can purchase pieces straight from the season’s collections, meet the designers, and become part of Ukraine’s living fashion scene.

Odessa Fashion Day. 15 years of a vibrant pulse. 30 seasons of evolution. And we’re just getting started.