A Ukrainian Street Style Star’s Guide to Scene-Stealing Winter Coats
Kyiv is known for its unfriendly winters, with the frigid, biting cold resulting in swarms of rosy-cheeked children bundled in Michelin Man–type snowsuits and scarf-clad babushkas wrapped up in long puffer coats. But feel free to blame global warming, because recently the weather has been unpredictable—even warm—for the first week of February. So what’s a typically bundled-up street style star to do? We turned to Daria Shapovalova for the lowdown on chic outerwear that can handle the wavering temperatures without sacrificing an ounce of style. From masculine-minded topcoats with romantic pearl-strewn embroidery to intentional pattern clashes and the odd bare leg, here’s how to do winter street style in any type of climate.
I love this jacket because the sleeves and fur are detachable, so it can be worn in different styles and I can create endless amounts of looks. I especially love the fact that it’s white. I think everyone should have one piece of white outerwear; it looks so chic when it’s snowing!
In a Sacai jacket, Proenza Schouler skirt
It is impossible to live without some knitted piece for winter in our part of the world. This one is by Andreeva, but I also love Lalo, a Georgian label that does amazing hand-knitted cardigans.
In an Andreeva coat
I love what Ukrainian designer Marianna [Senchina] does—she is one of our most interesting talents right now. You can’t see the front of the jacket, but it’s also absolutely stunning. I love to wear baggy jeans and complement them with couture-like pieces on the top. That style reminds me of Anna Wintour’s first Vogue cover.
In a Marianna Senchina jacket, Topshop jeans, Versus shoes.
The coat is by Anna October, and the shoes are by Margiela. I always mix different prints at Fashion Weeks—and the patterns of the coat and shoes are similar, which means it will be a perfect match.
In an Anna October coat, Maison Margiela shoes
Again, another coat by Marianna Senchina. It’s super-warm and I plan to wear it during all of the Fashion Weeks. I love that it is very heavy and masculine and has this romantic phrase on it—it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.
In a Marianna Senchina coat and hat