On September 3, as part of Ukrainian Fashion Week, BALYKINA presented DÉBUT, a collection dedicated to a moment of personal rebirth. Corset elements, architectural lines, asymmetrical details, draping, and voluminous forms create silhouettes that unfold in interaction with the body and emphasize its plasticity.
“Dynamics become one of the key elements of the collection, both in its design and visual language. The form changes together with the body, turning movement into a literal manifestation of the transformation embedded in the very construction of the garments,”
shares Alina Balykina, founder and creative director of BALYKINA.
The palette moves from understated neutrals to more expressive, complex colors: black, beige, cool blue, and rich red, complemented by the brand’s first original print. Satin, leather, and textured and shimmering fabrics add depth and heighten the contrast between understated and statement looks.
Layered interpretations, modular details, and the freedom to style each element in different ways allow a single piece to live in many contexts. The brand’s signature corset silhouettes are reimagined as part of dresses, skirts, and more voluminous shapes. For BALYKINA, this is also a way to promote conscious consumption: creating clothes with a long life that stay relevant beyond a single wear and evolve alongside their owner.
DÉBUT speaks to a woman for whom change is a natural part of life and identity is a living, continuous process. Clothing becomes a form of personal dialogue, reflecting inner change through silhouette, movement, and a sense of self. Here, transformation is not about becoming someone else, but a natural continuation of oneself: fluid, personal, and always recognizable.
The collection was presented as a runway show whose visual language continued the themes of transformation and self-expression.
