Fashion Industry Rallies for Ukraine Amid War
The fashion industry has rallied significantly in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. During Paris Fashion Week, Demna Gvasalia of Balenciaga showcased a collection reflecting his experiences as a refugee from the 1993 Georgian war. Giorgio Armani unveiled a silent collection and contributed €500,000 to the UNHCR. Italian labels such as Armani, Bottega Veneta, and Prada participated in a solidarity initiative led by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and Otb Foundation. LVMH pledged €5 million to the ICRC, while Chanel donated €2 million to Care and UNHCR. Vogue Ukraine called on Kering, LVMH, and Richemont to halt their operations in Russia. Carlo Capasa, president of Camera Nazionale, cautioned about potential economic repercussions, highlighting that Italian luxury exports to Russia reach €1.2 billion each year.
Key facts
- Demna Gvasalia staged a Balenciaga show as an act of resistance during Paris Fashion Week.
- Giorgio Armani presented his collection without music and donated €500,000 to UNHCR.
- Italian brands including Armani, Bottega Veneta, Dolce&Gabbana, Etro, Ferragamo, Prada, Valentino, Moncler, Trussardi, and Max Mara joined a solidarity drive.
- LVMH donated €5 million to the ICRC.
- Chanel donated €2 million to Care and UNHCR.
- Vogue Ukraine called on Kering, LVMH, and Richemont to halt distribution in Russia.
- Hermès, Nike, Net-a-Porter, and Asos suspended sales or deliveries to Russia.
- Italian luxury exports to Russia total €1.2 billion annually; women's fashion generates €374 million.
Entities
Artists
- Demna Gvasalia
- Giorgio Armani
- Donatella Versace
- Chiara Ferragni
- Valentina Ferragni
- Carlo Capasa
- Mario Draghi
Institutions
- Balenciaga
- Armani
- Bottega Veneta
- Dolce&Gabbana
- Etro
- Ferragamo
- Prada
- Valentino
- Moncler
- Trussardi
- Max Mara
- Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana
- Otb Foundation
- LVMH
- Chanel
- Kering
- Richemont
- Hermès
- Nike
- Net-a-Porter
- Asos
- Vogue Ukraine
- UNHCR
- ICRC
- Care
- Croce Rossa Italiana
- Global Blue
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Georgia