Old patterns from Kyiv, reimagined in contemporary illustrations

Three illustrations telling the story of Kyiv's past, present, and future, inspired by traditional embroidery from Kyiv Oblast. Created by artist Kateryna Stepanishcheva, known as myfabstory. Now available on zip hoodies, posters, polo shirts, and more.

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Made so you can carry Kyiv with you wherever you go.

"The Power Within," a magazine by the Kyiv Independent

In its first magazine, the Kyiv Independent provides a snapshot of Ukrainian life three years into Russia’s full-scale war. From the battlefields of Donbas to the streets of Kyiv, these stories capture the diverse realities of a nation at war.

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Love is Action

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I Stand With Ukraine Through Darkness

Building on our "I Stand with Ukraine" T-shirt, we're launching: I Stand with Ukraine Through Darkness. This design highlights Ukraine's urgent winter energy crisis as millions persevere through freezing blackouts and Russia’s systematic attacks on the power infrastructure.

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Community-powered clothing

About Us

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s fastest-growing English-language media outlet, created in November 2021, just three months before the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The team’s resilience and uncompromising reporting quickly made the Kyiv Independent a key source of news from Ukraine for millions of people around the world.