The Silent Cry

Front view of a structured black velvet bodice with red beaded gloves, symbolizing soil and stained hands

The structured black velvet bodice symbolizes chernozem—its fertile, life-giving soil now wounded.

Flowing metallic skirt with teardrop pleats, resembling liquid metal and silent cries of mourning

The metallic skirt flows in sculpted teardrop-shaped pleats, each one a silent cry.

Back view of open neckline revealing hidden red embroidery, seen only from the garment’s exposed side

Only seen from the open back, embroidery speaks to how pain is often quietly carried on the inside.

Close-up of red gloves clasped, symbolizing silent strength

"The Silent Cry" is a tribute to Ukraine’s quiet strength in the face of devastation.

Red gloves, close up

The Silent Cry is a tribute to Ukraine’s strength amid suffering. The black velvet top embodies chernozem — Ukraine's fertile, life-sustaining soil, now scarred. A high neckline veils silenced voices, while the open back surrenders to vulnerability. Embroidered cutouts at the bust resemble open wounds, depleting vital resources. The collar’s inner embroidery, like hidden pain, reveals itself only from the vulnerable side. The teardrop-pleated skirt flows with the unheard laments of war victims.