The 11 Ukrainian Models You Need to Know Inline

  • Daria Khlystun
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    1/11

    Dasha Khlystun

    Along with her friend, fellow newcomer Vika Ihnatenko, Dasha Khylstun proved she was no slouch, strutting for Valentino as well as Givenchy and Sonia Rykiel during the Fall 2016 season.

  • Kriss Kulyk
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    2/11

    Kriss Kulyk

    A national favorite, this pouty model is as smart as she is photogenic: Kulyk studied at one of the best schools in the country, the National Technical University of Ukraine, and majored in illustration.

  • Dasha Ponamarenko
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    3/11

    Dasha Ponomarenko

    From Gucci exclusive to Kiev-based Lake Studio, Dasha Ponomarenko flexes her runway walk all over the world.

  • Zoe Marfa
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    4/11

    Zoe Marfa

    You can always count on Zoe Marfa to show some motherland pride, returning to Kiev from Paris (where she walked for everyone from Loewe to Hermès) to support local labels like The Coat by Kate Silchenko. Plus, she’s like the leader of the Slavic bad girls club: Her Instagram is full of raucous moments with fellow model Eva Minaeva.

  • Kristina Abibulaeva
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    5/11

    Kristina Abibulaeva

    First season and already a Gucci exclusive? What more do you need to know? Keep this one on your radar.

  • Iana Gondia
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    6/11

    Iana Godnia

    Sharp cheekbones and a mop of loose curls plus a place on Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga runway add up to one thing: Iana Godnia, who just may be your newest cool-girl crush by way of the former Bloc.

  • Nastya Abramova
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    7/11

    Nastya Abramova

    An Instagram blend of cheeky homeland images and runway cameos, Nana Abramova and her killer brows have already gained a mini cult following.

  • Pasha Harulia
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    8/11

    Pasha Garulia

    Pasha Garulia has become the darling of both Demna Gvasalia’s Vetements and Balenciaga runways this season. And even when she’s not busy walking for everyone’s favorite fashion disruptor, she’s still on target—Harulia practices archery in her spare time.

  • Vika Ihnatenko
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    9/11

    Vika Ihnatenko

    Coming onto the scene this year, the dark-tressed Vika Ihnatenko has already walked the runways of Valentino and Céline. Not a bad feat for a newbie.

  • Yulia Museichuk
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    10/11

    Yulia Musieichuk

    The unique Yulia Musieichuk already has shows like Saint Laurent and Comme des Garçons under her belt.

  • Stasia Smerechevska
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    11/11

    Stasia Smerechevska

    The buzz-cut, wide-eyed Stasia Smerechevska has been a staple face within the Ukrainian fashion community for a while now. But this past season, the model made her mark abroad, strutting for up-and-coming label Nehera.