Oksana Mukha

Oksana Mukha (born September 1, 1964) is a Ukrainian designer of bridal and occasional wear. Dresses of her brand OKSANA MUKHA were chosen by members of the presidential family of Ukraine, the royal family in France, the imperial house in Tokyo, actors of Ukrainian and world cinema, celebrities, and opera divas.

Biography Oksana Mukha was born on September 1, 1964, in Lviv.

Career In 1990, she started her own business, which later grew into the OKSANA MUKHA brand, operating in the market for more than 30 years.

In 1991, she launched her business by creating her first collections of bridal dresses, initially in a workshop in her own apartment and later in a rented studio. In the same year, the company entered the markets of Italy (Modena) and Kazakhstan (Almaty).

In 2007, Oksana entered the markets of the Republic of South Africa (Pretoria) and Lithuania (Kaunas). In 2000, her company opened a brand salon in Lviv, with an area of 400 square meters, making it the largest in the region. In 2004, the company expanded into the German market and continued growing internationally.

Since the beginning of 2012, the OKSANA MUKHA brand has showcased its collections at international specialized exhibitions. Oksana Mukha's son, Vsevolod Yalovy, became the company's executive director. Oksana Mukha's daughter, Kateryna Yalova, serves as the company's creative director and, together with her mother, creates collections of bridal and occasional wear. Today, the OKSANA MUKHA brand is represented in more than 70 countries. Oleksandra Klepacka, the representative of Poland at the "Miss Universe 2022" contest, chose a dress from OKSANA MUKHA for the gala evening prior to the contest's opening. Actress Merle Dandridge wore a dress by the brand at the Hollywood premiere of the second season of The Last of Us, while media personality Rachel Uchitel selected an OKSANA MUKHA dress for her wedding.

In October 2023, Oksana Mukha presented her "Attraverso dei tempi" collection at the Mélange de Blanc exhibition in New York, featuring a range of wedding and evening dresses. In August 2024, the Ukrainian brand OKSANA MUKHA launched its Pearl wedding dress collection, inspired by the Rothschild family villa on the French Riviera. The collection was first showcased at the Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, with a subsequent presentation in September 2024 at the National Bridal Market in Chicago.

International recognition OKSANA MUKHA has participated in international bridal exhibitions and fashion events, including presentations in Paris, New York, Barcelona and Chicago. Its international profile has also included collaborations with celebrities, influencers and public figures. Dresses by the brand have been worn by members of French royal families and representatives of the Imperial House of Japan, as well as actors, singers and opera performers.

Among the famous clients of the OKSANA MUKHA fashion house are Oksana Bilozir, Ilona Gvozdyova, Zoryana Kushpler, Ukrainian singer Oksana Mukha, Melanie Modran, opera diva Anna Kasyan of Paris, and Maryna Poroshenko. They are joined by Laura Lempicka, Jessica Minh Anh, Ophelie Mezino, Eva Colas, and Kateryna Osadcha.

OKSANA MUKHA's collections featured in numerous influential glossy magazines, including "Sposa Book," "Collezioni Sposa," "Collezioni Haute Couture" (Italy), "OK!", "Wedding Magazine," "inSTYLE," "Elle Spain," "New York Times Weekly," "MODATEX," "Panna Młoda," "Forever," "Point De Vue" (France), "Elle Italy," "Vogue," "Haute Couture Sposa," and "Harper's Bazaar Vietnam".

Public activity Oksana Mukha and her brand, OKSANA MUKHA, engage in charitable initiatives, frequently participating in charity events and campaigns.

The brand's team contributed to various efforts, including producing camouflage gear and purchasing vehicles for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Additionally, they provided volunteer support to aid the military during Russia's aggression against Ukraine, focusing on addressing humanitarian needs.

Awards In 2008, Oksana Mukha's company was awarded the Grand Prix at the "Zloty Wieszak" exhibition (Lublin, Poland) for its original creativity and the promotion of Ukrainian traditions on the world stage. According to the international economic rating "League of the Best," in 2010, the company "OKSANA MUKHA" ranked 2nd among enterprises of all forms of ownership in the category "Production of other clothing and accessories." It was awarded the "Star of the Economy of Ukraine" order, along with a personal certificate and the title "Manager of 2010".

In 2021, the OKSANA MUKHA brand received the Business Award 2021 from the International Business Forum.

In 2022, the quality of the brand's products was confirmed by the ISO 9001:2015 International Quality Management Certificate, and the company also received the LEAN certificate for implementing lean thinking methodology in production.

Personal life Oksana Mukha is married to Vasyl Yalovyy, a designer and architect. They have three children, all of whom work for the family company, OKSANA MUKHA. Their son, Vsevolod Yalovyy, serves as the CEO of the company. Their elder daughter, Kateryna Yalova, is the chief designer who collaborates with Oksana Mukha in creating new collections. The younger daughter, Solomiya Yalova, is the Chief of the Wholesale Department, overseeing global distribution and client relations for the brand.