In the realm where fashion meets art, KSENIASCHNAIDER’s S/S25 collection, “Lost Mosaics,” stands as a striking testament to resilience and creativity. Like a mosaic, the collection pieces together fragments of beauty, reflecting the challenges and triumphs experienced by Ukrainians and many others worldwide.
A Tribute to Mosaic Artistry
Drawing inspiration from the renowned mosaic works of Stepan and Roman Kirichenki, Ludmila Yastreb, and lesser-known artists from Mirgorod and Severdonetsk, KSENIA’s vision is crystalized in garments that feel as light as a whisper. Dresses, tops, and skirts crafted from hand-patched draped tulle are adorned with intricate floral and landscape motifs, embodying the spirit of rebirth and optimism.
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Zero Waste Commitment
KSENIASCHNAIDER’s innovative approach to zero-waste fashion is showcased in the Braided Cropped Denim Jacket. This standout piece features an elegant silhouette woven from denim remnants, stitched meticulously onto vintage fabric. It’s a bold declaration against wastefulness, turning discarded materials into fashion statements.
Celebrated Vegan Fashion
Reflecting the brand’s unwavering commitment, the Denim Fur Jeans secured PETA’s Vegan Fashion Award 2024. Harald Ullmann, co-founder of PETA Germany, extolled the brand’s efforts: “KSENIASCHNAIDER exemplifies that sustainable and vegan fashion can be both fashionable and viable.”
Playful Streetwear
No summer wardrobe is complete without KSENIASCHNAIDER’s cheeky broderie anglaise hoodie, perfectly paired with the dual-function black 2-in-1 Skirty Trouser. Anton Schnaider reveals: “Experimenting with mosaics and fabrics led us to create unique pieces like comic-inspired jeans and off-duty Broderie Boxer Skirts.”
Skirty Silhouette Debut
This season, KSENIASCHNAIDER introduces the inventive skirty silhouette—a fusion of skirts and trousers, available in various denim styles and fits. Anton’s inventive philosophy shines through: “Why choose between a skirt and trousers when you can have both?”
Reimagined Accessories
Also debuting is the new iteration of the iconic Platform Bag in blue and black denim. “Designing this bag was about merging form with function,” Anton notes. “Elevated on its platform, it offers a minimalist solution to the common café dilemma of where to place your bag.”
Availability and Legacy
The SS25 collection becomes available from February to March 2025, accessible at kseniashnaider.com and select retailers. Since its inception in Kyiv in 2012, KSENIASCHNAIDER has revolutionized sustainable fashion, upcycling around 45 tonnes of denim jeans and garnering acclaim from fashion’s elite.
Looking Forward
KSENIASCHNAIDER represents more than just clothing; it symbolizes a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and conscious consumption. Through ground-breaking designs and a dedication to high-quality craftsmanship, the brand continues to challenge and reshape the fashion landscape.
The collection is not just fashion—it’s a mosaic of hope, resilience, and groundbreaking style.
Fashion Our Future Podcast
Ksenia and Anton of KSENIASCHNAIDER have been pioneers of sustainable fashion and
reworked denim long before these concepts gained mainstream recognition. Andrea Cheong, a prominent blogger and advocate of slow fashion, is the author of Why Don’t I Have Anything to Wear? and The Mindful Monday Method™. The second season of her podcast, Fashion Our Future, sponsored by Kering, opens with an episode titled “Pioneering the Future of Craft with Ksenia Schnaider.” In this discussion, Andrea and Ksenia explore the essence of true craftsmanship and creativity in luxury, as well as the shared mission of designers and bloggers to educate consumers about sustainability and the perils of overconsumption.
