HOME SERIES - PANORAMA LOUNGE

If I could press a button and beam myself to only one place right now, it would definitely be my all time favourite club  - Panorama Lounge. I've partied in Paris, Berlin, Munich, Zurich and Milan. Europe's most beautiful cities have a lot to offer when it comes to clubbing, but Panorama remains the Nr. 1 among all the fancy clubs I've checked out so far. The concept of the infamous Palladium is brilliant: An excellent gourmet restaurant, live music, amazing DJs, a fantastic wellness area, a luxurious movie theater and the ultimate it-club of the city. It's the genius idea of having everything in one very well designed building. It all started 3 years ago: We went to Panorama and ended up at one of the best parties ever. Now it's our tradition. The 23rd of August is the Liberation Day of my hometown Kharkov, we dress up and go out for dinner and clubbing at Panorama Lounge... and we stay all night. ;)

The whole thing starts at the top of the building, the so called sky lounge is one of the club's highlights: We dance and party over the roofs of Kharkov with a breathtaking view on the square. When the clock hits midnight the magic happens. It's time to get in the elevator also known as 'the time machine' - Panorama Karaoke. Here's where every existing cliche about the Russian party life becomes reality. Successful business men, beautiful women, fascinating voices, mysterious guys and slightly drunk performers hand around the microphone while the others dance and relax. Whether it's Grigoriy Leps or the Red Hot Chili Peppers - go ahead and rock! BEST CLUB EVER! ;)

Timati, Ivan Dorn, Geegun, Misha Krupin & Denis Simachev - Everybody loves Panorama Lounge

I can't even tell you how many incredible nights we've spent there! Those were the most unforgettable night outs of my life, I've met amazing people and experienced stories which sound like they were taken from a Russian blockbuster. I can't wait for next year! Guys, if you happen to be in Kharkov: Go and check out Panorama. You'll experience a night you'll never forget, or never remember. ;) http://www.panorama-lounge.com.ua/   Kharkov, Kostyuryns'kyi Ln. 2

Stay tuned for further posts from my I LOVE UKRAINE series.
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M

SHINING PFW STAR: VYSHYVANKA

Paris: The fashion elite is leaving the Chloé show, but there is more talk about a certain Ukrainian girl. Her name is Valya Gryshchenko ( Валя Грищенко ), she's a visual merchandiser and her style outshined every visitor of the show including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Olivia Palermo. Wait, how was a barely known fashionista able 'to checkmate' it-girls who are regularly on the cover of Vogue and Elle? Here's the secret: She's a street style queen and she rocked the most beautiful trend of the year! She showed up looking incredibly gorgeous, wearing a pink Vita Kin vyshyvanka with some edgy boots and effortlessly flawless make up. Sensational! Even Tatler Russia editor-in-chief Ksenia Solovieva was amazed by her beauty and unique sense of style. We will definitely hear her name a lot more often in the future. So remember it: Valya Gryshchenko, the stunning girl wearing Vita Kin vyshyvankas during Paris S/S Fashion Week 2014 ( @valyagry ).

 Valya wearing Vita Kin with a matching Miu Miu bag

 via Instagram @valyagry

Vyshyvanka - a traditional Ukrainian folkloric dress with signature hand embroidery. It's such a beautiful piece of art! Folklore inspired designers for decades now. Vita Kin creates the most breathtaking vyshyvankas using brave colours and innovative designs. Their mini vyshyvanka is the perfect beach cover-up for a lazy day in Ibiza, while the longer version is perfect for a sophisticated Parisian spring outfit. Vita, you're doing an incredible job! I'm so in love with those pieces! Check out Vita Kin on Instagram and Facebook ( @vyshyvanka_by_vitakin  ). Fashion is expression and I love these girls for showing the beauty of Ukrainian culture with such exquisite taste and style.

From Ukraine with Love - Vyshyvankas featured in Elle, Vogue & Tatler

Fans: First Lady Maryna Poroshenko on the cover of Elle Ukraine September 2014, Natasha Goldenberg, Miroslava Duma, Lisa Marie Fernandez & more

The beautiful Maryna Poroshenko loves her Ukrainian vyshyvankas

Beauty Hayden Panettiere looks so gorgeous wearing a traditional white vyshyvanka. Wladimir Klitschko's fiance surprised her future husband with a lovely message and heartwarming photos. (Updated: Valentine's Day 2015 via Twitter/ Instagram)

It's so amazing to see those stunning pieces all over the world: Our favourite editor Anna Dello Russo channels her inner Milanese street style queen wearing Vita Kin with a Valentino bag, Joshua Sanders shoes and Dior sunglasses. Perfection!

We love вышиванки Vita Kin! ;)

Vita Kin and Valya ( @valyagry ) CHIC NATIONALE

Vita Kin vyshyvankas are currently available at ASTHIK boutique. Soon the pieces will be sold in many exquisite shops around the world like Linette in Hamburg. Stay tuned and make sure you get your dress by the Queen of Vyshyvanka Vita Kin next spring. Can't wait!

I LOVE UKRAINE

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M

CHANEL - MAKE FASHION NOT WAR

People in the fashion industry are constantly accused of living in a meaningless material world. True, there are so many more important issues than Nicolas Ghesquière for LV or the new Saint Laurent boots. And still, art remains a powerful source of inspiration and creativity for centuries. It's the most beautiful way to express ourselves and make a statement. A little gesture can make a huge difference. The Fashion Week in Paris is one of the most important events of the year and the Chanel show is the crown jewel of the French fashion circus. Karl Lagerfeld already transformed the Grand Palais into a supermarket, models walked down the runway like they went out to buy some milk. Now the reigning King of Fashion decided to create a demonstration: Cara Delevingne holding a megaphone, supermodels demanding freedom and piece, a front row full of impressed A-list fashion folks, a shining Karl Lagerfeld and obviously all Chanel everything. Summer 2015 will be full of colours, stripes and sophistication. The designer makes Chanel's signature 60s style boots the key piece of the collection. I love the clothes, the dresses and fabrics are sensational! The bags are inspired by the phenomenal success of this years Chanel backpack: tie dye, tassels and a rather casual look. All in all the show was just what we expected. The brilliant concept was the ideal backdrop for those flawless and stunning designs. Grandiose!

Chanel remains a revolution among the classic couture elite of French fashion. How do they manage to constantly reinvent the label? We must have seen everything by now, right? Apparently we didn't. I can't wait for the next show! Are you guys excited to see the ad campaign for the SS 2015 collection? Will it be Cara Delevingne again? Cara is amazing but I feel like the theme of the legendary 60s revolution also requires a Bardot-like goddess. What about the gorgeous Anna Ewers? Think about it Karl. ;) I'm sorry Munich, but my mind is all in Paris... ;)

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LOVE

M