Ekaterina Kukhareva SS17 fashion knitwear in a class of its own.

© Lucia Carpio 2016

Ekaterina Kukhareva takes inspiration from the sea in Greek Mythology for her new Spring /Summer 2017 collection previewed during London Fashion Week at the Bronte restaurant on The Strand, London.

© Lucia Carpio 2016

Entitled 'Nereids', the fun, carefree range is made up of airy knits in fluid shapes that are at once sporty, but also feminine and versatile - for day into evening, lounge to resort wear.  Each piece features intricate patterns, each ensemble showcase clever use of knitted fabrics, juxta-positioning between light and heavy weight intarsia knits.

© Lucia Carpio 2016

Now London-based, Ekaterina Kukhareva was born in Ukraine and has grown up moving between Denmark, Ukraine and England.  Ekaterina has studied Textiles at Central Saint Martin's whilst working for Temperley London.

Each collection comprises of different patterns which are a signature and the DNA of the brand, colours,textures and yarn combinations.   The manufacturing process and the structure of Ekaterina's business has allowed to provide her customer with unique 'Made to Measure' and personalized product.      

Hair for models by Toni & Guy team led by Efi Davies uring label.m Professional Haircare.
Make-up by Yin Lee using Weleda Skincare & Ellie Faas Cosmtics.
All photos here by Lucia Carpio for My Fashion Connect Global.
Venue: Bronte restaurant with interiors design by Tom Dixon.

© Lucia Carpio 2016

Coming from a textile background and being trained as a technician on the industrial knitting machine STOLL, Ekaterina has a freedom of experimenting with the fabric design. Each season she designs exceptional and unique fabrics suitable for all climates.