JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) Philadelphia Regional Council, established in 1938, will commemorate its 80th anniversary this year. To commence the celebrations, it will present a unique Vyshyvanka Couture Fashion Show, featuring Ukrainian designer Tetyana Paliy of Lviv on Saturday, October 20.
Ms. Paliy fashions her unique creations combining traditional Ukrainian embroidery patterns with contemporary designs, producing an enchanting charisma for the wearer. She uses many different fabrics, including lightweight luxurious silk, intricate lace, Italian fabrics, as well as homespun cloth. Some of her fashions include bold florals in rich colors of red, pink, lavender and purple shades that can be both whimsical and elegant.
The fashion show will be held at St. Michael’s Parish Hall located on the spacious grounds at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1013 Fox Chase Road, in Jenkintown, Pa., beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited.
For a one-of-a-kind wedding or other special occasion, Tetyana Paliy creates fashions for both men and women.
The festivities will begin at with a reception and exhibit of wearable art by Nataliya Stasiv and Zoriana Sokhatska, sponsored by UNWLA Branch 67. Following this, a fashion show, which will feature more than 60 one-of-a-kind outfits for women, men and children designed by Ms. Paliy, will be hosted by Eryna Korchynsky at 6 p.m. Dinner and dessert will conclude the presentations. After the show, fashions will be available for purchase. Tickets will go on sale on September 16.
In accordance with UNWLA’s mission, and in light of recent events in eastern Ukraine, proceeds from the event are designated for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.