Cross Cultural

My brother Nicholas and his girlfriend Anya bought me this shirt on their last trip to Ukraine, Anya’s homeland. The embroidery is a technique traditional to her hometown. I loved the shirt from the minute I saw it but it’s taken me some time to find the perfect way to style it. It’s like a new notebook, nothing is ever a good enough reason to use it. Turns out this stunning garment is best when paired with a simple look to showcase the beautiful embroidery. I went with black high waisted jeans and boots. And accessorized with an empanada. Even though the shirt is Ukrainian it reminded me of Mexican florals as well. It’s interesting how...