Next to Eva Longoria and Heidi Klum: Ukrainian designer stuns at fashion show
Katia Silchenko and "Emily in Paris" star Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (photo: instagram.com/katyasilchenko)
Ukrainian designer and founder of the brand the COAT, Katia Silchenko, walked the runway alongside global celebrities during Paris Fashion Week.
Katia Silchenko appeared on runway in Paris
Paris Fashion Week kicked off yesterday, September 29, with a large-scale show from L'Oréal Paris under the slogan "Liberty. Equality. Sisterhood. Because You're Worth It."
The event took place in the open air in the very center of Paris, in the inner courtyard near the historic Hôtel de Ville.
That evening's runway brought together a whole constellation of world-famous celebrities and brand ambassadors, including Jane Fonda, Helen Mirren, Eva Longoria, Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, Heidi Klum, Andie MacDowell, Viola Davis, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, and many others.
Ukraine was represented at the show by designer Katia Silchenko, the official ambassador of L'Oréal Paris in Ukraine.
What Silchenko wore
She appeared on the runway in a luxurious snow-white mini dress with a large bow accent, confidently walking alongside world stars.
Silchenko completed her stylish look with silver open-toe high heels, loose hair, and natural makeup.
Katia Silchenko and actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (photo: instagram.com/katyasilchenko)
Silchenko also shared several photos and videos from the event.
"Just a casual girls' night out. Eating sunflower seeds, having heart-to-heart talks, remembering our exes, supporting each other," she joked in the caption under a photo with celebrities who also took part in the show.
In the photo next to her were Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne, Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren, Aishwarya Rai, Heidi Klum, and many other stars.
Katia Silchenko and world celebrities (photo: instagram.com/katyasilchenko)
Who is Katia Silchenko
Silchenko is a Ukrainian designer and founder of the women's clothing brand the COAT by Katia Silchenko, created in 2014.
She is also an ambassador of L'Oréal Paris in Ukraine and the first Ukrainian woman to take part in the L'Oréal Paris Le Défilé show at Paris Fashion Week (2019).
Before her fashion career, Kateryna succeeded in sports. She is a master of sports and a champion of Ukraine in ballroom dancing, as well as a finalist at the prestigious international Blackpool tournament in the UK.
In 2014, Silchenko married businessman Kamo Bagdasaryan. They raised their daughter Sati. The couple divorced in 2020.
In 2022, the designer confirmed her relationship with event manager Serhiy Neklevyi. In November of that year, they announced their engagement.
In the spring of 2025, the couple officially registered their marriage. During the COAT fashion show at VDNH on September 8, 2025, Katia said "yes" to her beloved right on the runway.
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