On June 6, Chicago became the epicenter of Ukrainian fashion culture as it hosted one of the most anticipated events of the summer — Fashion Dinner with ANDRE TAN. The evening brought together over 250 guests, including business leaders, fashion industry professionals, media representatives, artists, and opinion-makers, united by a shared celebration of beauty, connection, and support.
The event was organized by Ukrainian Roots Community, URC Radio, PWR Media, and ÉSTE Management (Anastasiia Nezdropa and Tetiana Dudiak) in collaboration with ANDRE TAN, one of Ukraine’s most renowned designers. As the evening’s keynote speaker, Andre Tan shared his vision for the future of fashion, highlighted key trends for 2025–2026, and spoke about the importance of inner freedom in shaping the style of the modern woman.
The event unfolded in the Garden Gala Elegance format — refined and inspiring, adorned with flowers and lights. Guests enjoyed a curated dinner experience from The Secret Garden of Chicago, a red carpet with fashion photo zones, gifts from partners, and, most importantly, invaluable networking opportunities.
The evening was further elevated by inspiring Ukrainian women speakers — leaders in their respective fields:
• Tetiana Khomiak, founder of the brand KOLLOS
• Tetiana Nyzhnyk, founder of Event Couture
• Oksana Kukalova, beauty expert and owner of Proesthetician clinic
• Ilona Kachurovska, trichologist and founder of the Renaissance center
Hosts Sviatoslav Lukynych and Taras Mykolayovych, DJ BAKS, and the musical duo Vasya Bodnarchuk & VELASKES added a festive mood to the night.
And at the heart of it all — philanthropy. A highlight of the evening was the charity auction, where an exclusive handmade Ukrainian ceremonial bread (korovai) was sold for $1,500. The lot was purchased by a Ukrainian blogger known in Chicago as Rich Woman. All proceeds were donated to the Ukrainian Women Association of America in support of humanitarian initiatives.
Fashion Dinner continues its mission — to unite Ukrainians across the globe through fashion, culture, and shared values.
