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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a ceremony to award the laureates of the "National Legend of Ukraine." This year the honors were given to 18 Ukrainians – military and civilians. The president was accompanied at the event by his wife, Olena Zelenska.
The first lady drew attention with an elegant black outfit that she complemented with ethnic details. Her look harmonized with Volodymyr Zelensky's black total look. Photos from the ceremony were shared on the president’s website.
The foundation of the first lady’s look was a loose-fitting black set: a blouse with long wide sleeves, a high neckline, and soft draping paired with wide trousers.
Volodymyr Zelensky with servicemembers and his wife / Photo from the President of Ukraine's website
The main detail of the outfit was the apron “Dosvitky” from the Ukrainian brand GUNIA Project. It is adorned with hand embroidery using thread and beads in white, golden, and silvery shades. The ornament was created based on motifs from Ukrainian towels in the archives of the Ivan Honchar Museum. It uses symbols associated with dosvitky – traditional youth gatherings where young people spent time together.
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Olena and Volodymyr Zelensky at the ceremony presenting the "National Legend of Ukraine" award / Photo from the President’s website
By the way, the apron is one of the oldest elements of Ukrainian women's dress. It was worn over clothing, completing the traditional look.
Zelenska added black high-heeled shoes, earrings, and a large light-colored necklace to her outfit. The president’s wife also had understated makeup and her hair gathered.
Olena and Volodymyr Zelensky at the ceremony presenting the "National Legend of Ukraine" award / Photo from the President’s website
This is how the first lady combined a modern black suit with a traditional Ukrainian element, making the apron the main accent of the look.
As a reminder, Olena Zelenska previously also showcased a festive look for Ukraine's Independence Day.
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