Svitlana Krytyk
Svitlana Krytyk is an art historian and fashion critic. She studies the influence of traditional embroidery on contemporary fashion.
Articles
24 August 2026How to store cloth that is sheddingSilk of a certain period was treated with metal salts to add weight. Over time that treatment destroys the fibre from within: the cloth looks whole but crumbles under its own weight the moment it is h…
24 August 2026How to clean a dial you must not touchEnamel on old dials cracks not through but in a net of fine lines. Dust gets into those lines, and any moisture drives it deeper — after that the mark cannot be removed. So dials in the collection are…
24 August 2026Patterns found folded inside a liningThree patterns in the display were found folded inside the lining of another garment. This is not unusual: paper was put where it would not crumple or get lost. They were flattened gradually in a humi…
4 April 2026Charity Fashion Event Supporting Ukrainian ArmyOrganizing a charity fashion event. All proceeds from exclusive product sales will go to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Join us — style can save lives!
4 April 2026Interview with Our Space FounderExclusive interview with the founder about the past, present, and future of Ukrainian fashion space. How the industry has changed in recent years. About challenges, victories, and plans for the future…
4 April 2026Style Basics WorkshopHosting a free workshop on style basics and accessory selection. Our stylists will explain how to create a capsule wardrobe and properly select jewelry. Registration required, limited seats available.
4 April 2026Top 10 Ukrainian Designers of the SeasonOur editors selected 10 brightest Ukrainian designers this season. From haute couture to streetwear — Ukrainian design impresses with diversity. More about each designer in our review.
4 April 2026New Season Opening at Our SpaceWelcome to the new season opening! New collections from Ukrainian designers, exclusive jewelry, and textile art. Opening evening — free entry, reception, and live jazz.
18 February 2026Lecture Series — Burgher Costume of Ukrainian Cities in the 19th CenturyIn February 2026 the Maryna Ivanova Museum opens a new lecture cycle 'Burgher Costume of Ukrainian Cities in the 19th Century'. Lectures are held every Thursday at the museum and broadcast online via…
18 January 2026Bobbin Lace Conservation Workshop — Programme for ApprenticesSince January 2026 a six-month practical programme has launched in the Victoria Museum restoration workshop for students of the restoration departments of the Kyiv Academy of Arts and the Lviv Academy…
