Threaded Legacy

Two models pictured together holding hands. One model wears an embroidered, black lace, floor-length evening gown with a halter neck. The other model wears an antique-brass color, silk organza cocktail dress with long puffed sleeves.

Embroidered, black lace, floor-length evening gown. Antique-brass silk organza cocktail dress.

Two models. One model wears an embroidered, black lace, halter floor-length evening gown. The other model poses in a side view, wearing an antique-brass color silk organza cocktail dress with long puffed sleeves.

Embroidered, black lace, halter-neck evening gown. Antique-brass silk organza cocktail dress.

Model stands on a bridge in a forest, looking over her shoulder, back facing the camera. She wears an embroidered, black lace, sleeveless, floor-length evening gown. The gown has a cascading black chiffon train.

Hand-colored embroidery, custom machine-embroidered appliqués, and cascading black chiffon train

Model stands in forested and rocky scene, back facing the camera looking over her shoulder with right hand posed upwards to show off the dress's puff sleeve. She is wearing an open-back antique-brass color cocktail dress with thread embroidery and tassel details.

Open-back antique-brass silk organza cocktail dress with custom thread embroidery and tassel details

Close-up of two models sitting together on a large rock in a forest, model on left wears an embroidered black lace halter floor-length evening gown. The other model wears an antique- brass color silk organza cocktail dress with long puffed sleeves.

Evening gown with train. Silk organza cocktail dress with tassels and embroidery.

Ukrainian embroidery is an ancient art passed down through generations and thriving today. With distinct motifs and colors, traditional embroidered blouses are strongly tied to Ukrainian identity and are frequently worn for celebrations and special occasions. This tradition continues in the United States. My collection is designed for free-spirited individuals whose confident style seamlessly blends city and country life.

Credits

Photographer: Tais Simon
Model: Emily Everett, Kathy Bihinda

Melania Wowk

Bridgewater, New Jersey

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