Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska champions independence
SAVING MORE SPACE: As Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Iran on Tuesday to meet with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, First Lady Jill Biden met her Ukrainian counterpart, Olena Zelenska, at the White House. President Joe Biden also made an appearance with a bouquet of flowers at Tuesday afternoon's South Lawn event, according to a report from the White House pool.
While the clothing choices of first ladies and female politicians are regularly scrutinized by the press and social media, Zelenska chose trendy jewelry for her second meeting with FLOTUS in two months. Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Mother's Day two months ago to meet with Zelenska.
At least 12 million people left Ukraine after Russian soldiers invaded the country nearly five months ago. For Tuesday's photoshoot in the Beltway, Zelenska opted for a brooch and earrings from last year's Guzema x Gunia capsule collection titled Nezalezhna, the Ukrainian word for independent. Jewelry designer Valeria Guzema helps people affected by war by raising funds and donating profits through the Guzema Foundation.
Related GalleriesZelenska was also scheduled to address Congress on Wednesday.
Zelenska Tuesday's accessories featured an abstract pattern inspired by ancient floral embroidery used for traditional Ukrainian handmade "rushnyk" towels.
When Zelenska met Biden in May in Uzhgorod, she wore a "Freedom" pendant for Guzema's last straw to benefit his foundation. Zelenska wore Ukrainian fine jewelry for the first time during the 2019 elections and at the inauguration. For the latter, the architect and scriptwriter wore personalized "I Need More Space" earrings.
His trip to Washington, D.C., included meetings on Monday with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as one with Samantha Power, who heads the U.S. Agency for International Development, which has been instrumental in the Ukrainian government support and humanitarian needs. Perhaps like the late former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Zelenska chose seemingly symbolic Ukrainian jewelry - a limited-edition archival Nezalezhna brooch and the personalized "I Need More Space" earrings. p>
As with all sectors of society in Ukraine, the ongoing war is hitting industries hard. In 2019, the fashion industry accounted for 16,000 jobs in clothing and footwear, and another 16,000 in fabric manufacturing. In the same year, together, they generated $1.18 billion in revenue.
SAVING MORE SPACE: As Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Iran on Tuesday to meet with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, First Lady Jill Biden met her Ukrainian counterpart, Olena Zelenska, at the White House. President Joe Biden also made an appearance with a bouquet of flowers at Tuesday afternoon's South Lawn event, according to a report from the White House pool.
While the clothing choices of first ladies and female politicians are regularly scrutinized by the press and social media, Zelenska chose trendy jewelry for her second meeting with FLOTUS in two months. Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Mother's Day two months ago to meet with Zelenska.
At least 12 million people left Ukraine after Russian soldiers invaded the country nearly five months ago. For Tuesday's photoshoot in the Beltway, Zelenska opted for a brooch and earrings from last year's Guzema x Gunia capsule collection titled Nezalezhna, the Ukrainian word for independent. Jewelry designer Valeria Guzema helps people affected by war by raising funds and donating profits through the Guzema Foundation.
Related GalleriesZelenska was also scheduled to address Congress on Wednesday.
Zelenska Tuesday's accessories featured an abstract pattern inspired by ancient floral embroidery used for traditional Ukrainian handmade "rushnyk" towels.
When Zelenska met Biden in May in Uzhgorod, she wore a "Freedom" pendant for Guzema's last straw to benefit his foundation. Zelenska wore Ukrainian fine jewelry for the first time during the 2019 elections and at the inauguration. For the latter, the architect and scriptwriter wore personalized "I Need More Space" earrings.
His trip to Washington, D.C., included meetings on Monday with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as one with Samantha Power, who heads the U.S. Agency for International Development, which has been instrumental in the Ukrainian government support and humanitarian needs. Perhaps like the late former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Zelenska chose seemingly symbolic Ukrainian jewelry - a limited-edition archival Nezalezhna brooch and the personalized "I Need More Space" earrings. p>
As with all sectors of society in Ukraine, the ongoing war is hitting industries hard. In 2019, the fashion industry accounted for 16,000 jobs in clothing and footwear, and another 16,000 in fabric manufacturing. In the same year, together, they generated $1.18 billion in revenue.
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