Ukrainian designer Baginskiy makes Parisian debut - Boutique now open in Galeries Lafayette

How Ruslan Baginskiy is conquering Paris

The Ukrainian designer has made an unprecedented move in the global fashion industry by decorating 12 iconic windows at the legendary Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann.

This large-scale project, which runs from July 8 25 to August 25, is the first such achievement for a Ukrainian brand abroad and is part of the official program of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.

The founder of the brand, Ruslan Baginskiy, doesn't hide his pride, as his team transformed the most popular windows of Galeries Lafayette into art installations.

Ruslan Baginskiy opened a boutique in Paris (photo: instagram.com/ruslanbaginskiy_hats)

In the very center of Paris, where around 27 million visitors come annually, Ukrainian design now shines.

A distinctive detail of the facade design was a huge banner in blue and yellow colors, covering 140 square meters, symbolizing Ukrainian presence and resilience.

"It's a great honor to be among those invited for a takeover like this. We all know how hard it is to create right now. This project came to life through incredible effort. But we also know how important it is. Because it means — we exist. Thank you, everyone!! Slava Ukraini! More to come! " said Ruslan, emphasizing the symbolic nature of the event, which coincides with the tenth anniversary of the brand's existence.

Ruslan Baginskiy opened a boutique in Paris (photo: instagram.com/ruslanbaginskiy_hats)

More than just windows: pop-up and shop-in-shop

In addition to decorating the windows, Baginskiy also opened his pop-up boutique and a shop-in-shop store within Galeries Lafayette.

This allows visitors not only to enjoy the visual aesthetics but also to purchase the brand's products, which is an important commercial step.

Ruslan Baginskiy opened a boutique in Paris (screenshot)

Ukrainian design on the international stage

The inclusion of the Ruslan Baginskiy project in the official program of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is a landmark event for the entire Ukrainian fashion industry.

According to Iryna Danylevska, co-founder and head of the organizing committee of Ukrainian Fashion Week, this underscores the significance of Ukrainian design on the international stage.

Why the opening of the Ruslan Baginskiy boutique in Paris is important

Ruslan Baginskiy became the first Ukrainian brand to realize such a large-scale project at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann.

This opens doors and serves as an example for other Ukrainian designers, proving that the domestic fashion industry is capable of competing and taking a place on the world's runways.

Ruslan Baginskiy opened a boutique in Paris (screenshot)

Thus, Ruslan Baginskiy's presence in the heart of global fashion is not just the success of one designer but a powerful symbol of resilience, creativity, and Ukraine's recognition on the international stage.

Ruslan Baginskiy opened a boutique in Paris (screenshot)

Facts about Ruslan Baginskiy

The Ruslan Baginskiy brand was founded in 2015 in Lviv by Ruslan Baginskiy, who began his career as a stylist and later focused on creating headwear.

The first products were handmade, using techniques learned from local Lviv workshops.

The designer draws inspiration from Ukrainian folk costumes, wedding rituals, and family archives.

Ruslan Baginskiy (photo: instagram.com/ruslanbaginskiy)

The brand quickly gained worldwide popularity due to its unique headwear. Among its fans are stars such as Madonna, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Paris Hilton, Vanessa Paradis, and others.

A Ruslan Baginskiy headpiece can be seen on Ashley Park (Mindy Chen) in episode 3 and Lily Collins (Emily Cooper) in episode 4 of season 4 of the Netflix series "Emily in Paris."

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