Oyster Fashion: ‘Mavka’ Shot By Ania Brudna
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A spirit embedded in Ukrainian mythology, ‘Mavka’ are tall, round-faced, long-haired nymphs that represent the souls of girls lost to unnatural deaths. They live together in forests, caves and sheds decorated with woven textiles. They love flowers and wear them in their hair, planting them in spring to entice young men — whom they plan to tickle to death. On Pentecost, they’re known to sing, dance, and make love, to the sound of a demon’s flute.
Left: Anton Belinskiy top, stylist's own scarf and jewellery | Right: Ivan Honchar Museum archive dress and apron, Anton Belinskiy skirt, stylist's own shoes
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Left: Anton Belinskiy top, Drag&Drop jeans, stylist's own scarf and jewellery | Right: all clothing Anton Belinskiy
Left: Ksenia Shnaider coat, Anton Belinskiy skirt, stylist's own shoes and tights | Right: Bevza dress, stylist's own headpiece
Left: stylist's own shoes and tights | Centre: Bevza dress, Gucci shoes, stylist's own headpiece | Right: Ksenia Shnaider coat
Left: Anton Belinskiy jacket, Ivan Honchar Museum archive skirt, Camper shoes, stylist's own scarf | Right: Anton Belinskiy sweater and skirt (worn underneath), Paskal skirt (worn on top)
Left: Anton Belinskiy jacket, Ivan Honchar Museum archive skirt, Camper shoes, stylist's own scarf | Right: Bevza dress, Gucci shoes, stylist's own headpiece
Left: all clothing Anton Belinskiy | Right: Anton Belinskiy sweater and skirt (worn underneath), Paskal skirt (worn on top)
All clothing Anton Belinskiy
Photography: Ania Brudna
Fashion: Anastasiia Gutnyk
Hair and make-up: Terezka Fras
Model: Pasha Haru @ System Agency
