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Today, 1 Granary is publishing an open letter to the fashion industry, calling for stronger sanctions, aid contributions and for fashion brands to use their sizable public platforms to amplify resources.
Notable signatories so far include Browns fashion buying director Ida Petersson; photographer and filmmaker Nick Knight; and Dover Street Market’s visual merchandiser and buyer, Olga Kaminska as well as editors from iD, Dazed and The Face magazine.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, online and print magazine 1 Granary has become one of fashion’s most vocal advocates for peace and support for Ukraine. Its founder and editor-in-chief Olya Kuryshchuk is Ukrainian, and many of the young designers 1 Granary has supported are either still in the country or trying to help employees and family there.
The letter asks fashion businesses and leaders to “stand together with Ukraine and strongly condemn Russia’s invasion”. It speaks to the conflict many in fashion have grappled with in recent days, that in times of crisis, it is easy to dismiss the industry as “frivolous, tone-deaf or non-essential”. It notes the industry’s “gigantic cultural, economic, and even political influence” that should demand governments continue strong sanctions and contribute aid. The letter also calls out the fashion community and influential fashion houses to “not be silent”.
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