We are delighted to announce that Zoriana Semeniuk @zarina.semenyuk, founder and creative director of AKEL Couture @akel.couture @akel.kids, has been officially nominated for the Paris Fashion Awards in the prestigious category of Best Fashion Designer.
Founded in 2020 in Ukraine and based in Berlin, AKEL Couture has become synonymous with bold radiance, fusing Eastern European craftsmanship with contemporary European trends. Guided by the motto “Shining is our DNA,” the brand has captivated international audiences with its exceptional artistry, meticulous detailing, and visionary design.
In just a few years, AKEL Couture has established a powerful global presence, presenting collections at world-class events such as Paris Fashion Show, Turkiye Fashion Week (Istanbul), World Fashion Festival Awards Dubai, Odessa Fashion Week, Lviv Fashion Day, Kyiv Fashion Day, Ukrainian Fashion Industry Awards, Milano Fashion Show, and Paris City Fashion Week. In 2025, the brand will once again shine on the runway at Paris Fashion Days and Monaco Fashion Days, reaffirming its place among the leaders of global couture.
Featured in top publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, L’Officiel, and Marie Claire, and broadcast worldwide on leading fashion TV channels, AKEL Couture continues to shape the future of couture with elegance and innovation.
We are honored to celebrate Zoriana Semeniuk and AKEL Couture at the Paris Fashion Awards 2025 — where excellence in couture meets the heart of global fashion✨