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Ukraine

Ivan Frolov

  • Corsetry
  • Hand embroidery
  • Couture-to-wear

Ivan Frolov founded his Ukrainian label in Kyiv in 2015. Corsetry and hand embroidery anchor a practice that brings couture methods into clothing with a provocative, contemporary attitude.

Portrait of Ivan Frolov
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Five looks to know

Corset hot shorts — Ivan Frolov, Date not documented

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Corset hot shorts

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A published clothing design associated with Ivan Frolov.

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Embellished corset dress — Ivan Frolov, Date not stated

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Embellished corset dress

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Bead-like embellishment emphasizes the construction lines of a short corset dress.

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"Vira" corset dress — Ivan Frolov, Date not stated

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"Vira" corset dress

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Contrasting panels make the long dress read as a sharply drawn contour around the body.

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Puffy corset dress — Ivan Frolov, Date not stated

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Puffy corset dress

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

A fitted corset and inflated short skirt create a dramatic change in proportion.

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Dress "Venus" — Ivan Frolov, Date not stated

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Dress "Venus"

Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated

Sheer material and twisting drapery soften the structure of a long evening dress.

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Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Ivan Frolov

The brand's philosophy pairs intellectual references with sensuality and comfort, while keeping social responsibility within its creative framework; intricate construction gives these contrasting ideas a tangible form.