Can’t wait to kick-off Oseredok’s newest exhibition ‘Mimicry and Adaptation: Tracking the Influence of Traditional Ukrainian Clothing on Western Fashion’? Neither can we! And to celebrate we’re starting with a lecture by Lida Lahola.

The event will explore questions such as how has the marketability of ethnic inspired clothing evolved over the years? Have trends or attitudes changed towards using cultural patterns and motifs in contemporary fashion designs? What has ignited the fashion world’s fascination with embroidery? If you’re interested in learning the answer to all of these and more, then join us for ‘Evolving Ukrainian Fashion Trends, Patterns, and Motifs’ with Entrepreneur and Fashion Enthusiast Lida Lahola.

This in-person lecture is free to attend for all on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 2:30PM. So bring your questions related to Ukrainian fashion because this event will have you in stitches!

Interested in learning more about Lida Lahola? Read on!

A first-generation Ukrainian born in Edmonton, Lida was raised with a strong appreciation and connection to Ukrainian Cultures and Traditions. After spending her childhood immersed in Ukrainian dance, music and art she completed both a Masters in Science and a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Alberta. While articling to receive her designation as a Chartered Accountant she set her sights on starting her own fashion business. Along with her best friend and business partner she ran a successful Ladieswear boutique for nearly 25 years. Having travelled extensively for both business and pleasure Lida has been fortunate enough to have discovered and explored first-hand the beauty and artistry of contemporary western fashions as well as ethnic fashions, folk art and cultural diversity in over 70 different countries she has visited.

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