Ukrainian art, fashion event to be held in Cannes

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information Picy, Ukrinform learned.

"The purpose of the event is to allow the community to learn about the soul of modern Ukraine through its culture, in particular, through showing the latest clections by acclaimed Ukrainian designers, as well as films, treating pele with traditional dishes in modern interpretations; through beauty, art, culture, star performers, and mentors. Also, the event is to show the indomitability of the Ukrainian pele and their national identity," the statement reads.

The event will also showcase new Spring-Summer 2024 clections from leading Ukrainian brands and designers: Park Avenue Atelier, Iryna Luzhetska, By Vel, and MOGARDI.

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In addition to the fashion show, art shows and film screenings, a number of Ukrainian artists are set to perform on stage, including YAGODY, Ilona Gvozdova, winner of the Dancing with the Stars project, and Jerry Heil, the event’s headliner who is now representing Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 alongside alyona alyona.

The host is eh Skrypka, the leader of the Vli Vidliasova rock band who founded the Dreamland Fest, as well as the modern Ukrainian rock music festival, Rock Sich.

During the event, a charity auction will be held to raise funds for the children of Ukraine.

The UKRAINIAN FASHION FILM charity night will be held with the support and assistance of Association France Ukraine — Idees sans frontier Cote d'Azur and the Ukrainotvortsi charity organization.

As reported, the 77th Cannes Film Festival will run May 14 through 25.