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After leaving her post as Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko appeared in public wearing loafers from the French luxury brand Celine costing 790 euros. The price of the shoes drew attention against the backdrop of the former head of government’s change in public image after her resignation.
The shoes in question are a loafer model from the French fashion house Celine, presented in the luxury footwear segment. Its price is 790 euros, which at the current exchange rate corresponds to several tens of thousands of hryvnias. While in government, Svyrydenko regularly appeared at official events in items from Ukrainian manufacturers. Her public wardrobe often included clothing and accessories from domestic brands, consistent with officials’ emphasis on supporting Ukrainian business and local production. After leaving her position as prime minister, observers began to notice items from the French luxury segment in Svyrydenko’s choice of clothing and accessories. The Celine loafers became one of the elements of her new public image. Celine is a French fashion house founded in Paris in 1945. The brand specializes in clothing, footwear, bags, and premium accessories. The price of the brand’s products is significantly higher than that of the mass and mid-market segments.
The price of 790 euros refers specifically to the cost of the shoe model associated with Svyrydenko’s public appearance. The cited materials do not provide information about when this pair was purchased, who paid for it, or whether it previously belonged to Svyrydenko. Svyrydenko led the government during a period when officials’ incomes, public procurement, and the source of funds for expensive items regularly attracted public attention. At the same time, a current or former official’s appearance in expensive clothing does not in itself indicate a violation of the law. A change of style after resignation also does not automatically indicate a change in a person’s income sources or financial situation. Assessing such circumstances requires data on the origin of funds, the purchase of the specific item, and the consistency of expenses with declared income. In this case, attention was drawn primarily to the price of the shoes and the brand Svyrydenko chose after leaving government service. A pair of French loafers for 790 euros became a notable detail of her new public image.
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