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{{Infobox person
| name               = Oksana Mukha
| image              =File:Oksana Mukha.jpg 
| caption            = 
| birth_name         = Oksana Teodorivna Mukha
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1964|09|01}}
| birth_place        = Lviv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
| nationality        = Ukrainian
| education          = Lviv National Academy of Arts
| occupation         = Fashion designer, Entrepreneur
| years_active       = 1990–present
| employer           =  
| known_for          = Founder of OKSANA MUKHA brand
| notable_works      = "Crystal Swan" gown
| awards             = {{ubl|Grand Prix, Zloty Wieszak Exhibition (2008)|"Star of Ukraine's Economy" Medal (2010)|Best Bridal Designer, Ukrainian Wedding Awards (2011)|Order of Queen Anna "Honor of the Motherland" (2013)|Top 50 Successful Women of Lviv Region (2016)|Business Award, International Business Forum (2021)|ISO 9001:2015 certification (2022)}}
| website            = [https://oksana-mukha.com/ oksana-mukha.com]
}}


'''Oksana Mukha''' (Ukrainian: Оксана Теодорівна Муха; born 1 September 1964) is a Ukrainian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the founder, creative director, and head designer of the OKSANA MUKHA brand, which specializes in haute couture bridal and evening wear and maintains an international presence in over 70 countries.<ref>"[https://forbes.ua/business/sukni-na-shchastya-yak-oksana-mukha-razom-iz-komandoyu-stvorila-brend-vesilnikh-i-vechirnikh-sukon-shcho-predstavleniy-u-70-krainakh-20112024-24827 Сукні на щастя. Як Оксана Муха разом із командою створила бренд весільних та вечірніх суконь, що представлений в 70 країнах — Forbes.ua]". forbes.ua (in Ukrainian)</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Born and raised in Lviv, Mukha displayed an early aptitude for art and sewing under the encouragement of her mother, a skilled seamstress known for upcycling everyday fabrics into striking costumes. By her teenage years, Mukha was crafting original dress designs and staging informal shows for family and friends. In 1985, she enrolled at the Lviv National Academy of Arts, where she studied fashion design under professor Natalya Hrytsenko, focusing on drapery, pattern making, and Ukrainian folk embroidery traditions.<ref>"[https://my.ua/persons/oksana-mukha?page=4%3Fpage%3D2%3Fpage%3D2%3Fpage%3D2%3Fpage%3D2%3Foffset%3D1643428344000%3Foffset%3D1662461297000 Оксана Муха - біографія, освіта, сім'я, кар'єра, компромат]". MY.UA (in Ukrainian)</ref>

== Career ==

=== Founding Galwestmoda ===
After graduating with honors in 1990, Mukha established a small atelier in her apartment, producing custom-made garments for local clients. In 1994, she formalized the operation as «Galwestmoda» (Ukrainian: Галвестмода), expanding into industrial-scale production. The company differentiated itself by combining meticulous handwork—crystals, lace appliqués, and handcrafted beading—with modern manufacturing methods.<ref name=":0">[https://leopolis.one/ru/eternal/oksana-muha-i-ee-put-k-uspehu-6106 Оксана Муха и ее путь к успеху - leopolis.one]</ref>

=== Brand expansion and OKSANA MUKHA label ===
In 2006, Mukha launched her eponymous OKSANA MUKHA label. That year, she negotiated a distribution partnership with Diamond Bridal Gallery in Los Angeles, marking her first entry into the U.S. market. Simultaneously, she opened showrooms in Modena, Italy and Almaty, Kazakhstan. Between 2007 and 2010, the brand penetrated South African (Pretoria) and Baltic (Kaunas) markets and debuted its Paris flagship boutique in the Marais district, offering seasonal collections twice yearly.<ref>"[https://old.dailylviv.com/news/22977 Новини Львова: "Французькі" сукні Оксани Мухи побачив Львів - Щоденний Львів]". old.dailylviv.com</ref><ref>"[https://officiel-online.com/lifestyle-2/style-life/wedding-of-your-dream-expert-advice/ Как провести свадьбу своей мечты: Советы от ведущих специалистов]". officiel-online.com (in Russian)</ref>

== International showcases ==
2009 Carrousel du Louvre, Paris: Mukha presented 15 models of her 2010 bridal collection in collaboration with Swarovski Crystal, unveiling the signature "Crystal Swan" gown featuring hand-stitched crystal embroidery.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20171025131843/http://lichnosti.net/people_4015.html Оксана Муха (Oksana Mukha). Биография. Фотографии]". </ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20131024093025/http://ua.korrespondent.net/lifestyle/fashion/1013040-lvivskij-dizajner-rozpovila-pro-svij-debyut-u-parizhi Львівський дизайнер розповіла про свій дебют у Парижі | Новини моди | Стиль життя]". ''korrespondent.net''.</ref>

2010 Final show, Salle Swarovski, Louvre: Her collection was selected among five global brands for the closing runway.<ref>Design by Maxim Tkachuk, web-architecture by Volkova Dasha, Yuriy Sokolov, templated by Alexey Kovtanets, programming by Irina Batvina, Maxim Bielushkin, Sergey Bogatyrchuk, Borshchanenko Maksym, Vitaliy Galkin, Victor Lushkin, Dmitry Medun, Igor Sitnikov, Vladimir Tarasov, Alexander Filippov, Sergei Koshelev, Yaroslav Ostapiuk, Viktor Voitenko. "[https://web.archive.org/web/20131024093025/http://ua.korrespondent.net/lifestyle/fashion/1013040-lvivskij-dizajner-rozpovila-pro-svij-debyut-u-parizhi Львівський дизайнер розповіла про свій дебют у Парижі]". Кореспондент (in ua). </ref>

2012–present: Regular participation at premier bridal fairs including White Gallery London, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, and New York Bridal Fashion Week.<ref>"[https://officiel-online.com/lifestyle-2/style-life/wedding-of-your-dream-expert-advice/ Как провести свадьбу своей мечты: Советы от ведущих специалистов]". officiel-online.com (in Russian).</ref><ref>"[https://lifestyle.segodnya.ua/lifestyle/style/top-10-trendov-v-svadebnyh-platyah-sovety-lyubimogo-dizaynera-semi-prezidenta-1183728.html ТОП-10 трендов свадебных платьев от любимого дизайнера семьи Президента]". lifestyle.segodnya.ua (in Russian)</ref>

== OKSANA MUKHA brand ethos ==
The brand merges Ukrainian cultural motifs—vyshyvanka-inspired embroidery, floral appliqués, and symbolic color palettes—with haute couture techniques. Each piece undergoes a design development process: sketching, drape mock-ups, pattern grading, prototyping, and final hand-finishing by a team of 30 artisan seamstresses.<ref>"[https://old.dailylviv.com/news/22977 Новини Львова: "Французькі" сукні Оксани Мухи побачив Львів - Щоденний Львів]". old.dailylviv.com</ref>

=== Production and certifications ===

* Salon Lviv (2000): Opened a 400 m² flagship salon with full tailoring facilities. 
* Germany expansion (2004): Distribution agreements in Berlin and Munich.<ref>"[https://simya.24tv.ua/vse-pochalosya-vlasnogo-vesillya-istoriya-uspihu-brendu-oksani_n1347443 Все почалося з власного весілля: історія успіху бренду Оксани Мухи]". 24 Канал (in Ukrainian)</ref> 
* Paris boutique (2008): Inaugurated on Rue des Francs Bourgeois.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20131024093025/http://ua.korrespondent.net/lifestyle/fashion/1013040-lvivskij-dizajner-rozpovila-pro-svij-debyut-u-parizhi Львівський дизайнер розповіла про свій дебют у Парижі | Новини моди | Стиль життя]". korrespondent.net.</ref>
* Digital transition (2020): Virtual fashion show held via livestream, reaching over 200,000 viewers globally.<ref>Hasan, Sadiba (2023-02-23). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/23/style/laine-london-wedding-dress-rental.html Yes, Your Something Borrowed Can Be the Wedding Dress Itself]". ''The New York Times''. ISSN&nbsp;0362-4331</ref>
* Quality standards (2022): Obtained ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and LEAN certification for production efficiency.<ref>"[https://www.unian.net/lite/style/polyachka-na-miss-vselennaya-voshitila-naryadom-ot-ukrainskogo-dizaynera-12108315.html Полячка на "Мисс Вселенная" восхитила нарядом от украинского дизайнера]". www.unian.net (in Russian)</ref>

=== Notable clientele ===
Mukha's gowns have been worn by:<ref>"[https://tsn.ua/ru/lady/news/obschestvo/dizayner-vechernego-platya-mariny-poroshenko-oksana-muha-eto-plate-idealnoe-dlya-pervoy-ledi-1087995.html Дизайнер вечернего платья Марины Порошенко Оксана Муха: "Это платье – идеальное для первой леди"]". ТСН.ua (in Russian)</ref><ref>Nguyen, Duyen (2023-11-16). "[https://bazaarvietnam.com/jessica-minh-anh-j-summer-fashion-show-2023-rio-de-janeiro/ Jessica Minh Anh đến Rio de Janeiro chuẩn bị cho show diễn trên du thuyền sang trọng bậc nhất Brazil]". Harper's Bazaar Việt Nam (in Vietnamese).</ref><ref>"[https://www.elle.com/es/star-style/alfombra-roja/g44806223/looks-famosas-gala-starlite-2023/ De Carmen Lomana a Esther Cañadas o Victoria Federica: todos los looks de la Gala Starlite 2023]". Elle (in European Spanish)</ref><ref>MAGAZINE, 360 (2023-11-26). "[https://www.the360mag.com/eco-fashion-rushes-rio/ ECO FASHION RUSHES RIO]". 360 MAGAZINE - GREEN </ref>

* Presidents' spouses — Marina Poroshenko at the 2018 state visit.
* Royalty — a princess from the French House of Bourbon in 2023.
* Film and stage — Ukrainian actress Oksana Bilozir; Paris Opera soprano Anna Kasian.
* Beauty pageants — Alexandra Klepachka, Miss Universe Poland 2022.
* Influencers — Marta Sierra (Spain) and Caroline Bassac (France).
* Other celebrities — Kateryna Osadcha, Jessica Minh Anh, and Charles de Gaulle's granddaughter on her wedding day.

=== Social and charitable work ===
Since 2014, Mukha has engaged her brand in philanthropy:

* Produced over 5,000 camouflage nets and field garments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.<ref>"[https://tvoemisto.tv/news/u_lvovi_na_blagodiynomu_vechori_zibraly_48_tysyach_grn_na_zsu_145530.html У Львові на благодійному вечорі зібрали 48 тисяч грн на ЗСУ]". tvoemisto.tv.</ref>
* Organized fundraising gala shows, raising more than UAH 2 million for frontline units.
* Volunteered in logistics and procurement of medical supplies during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

== Recent events ==

=== 2023 ===
In February 2023, Mukha unveiled a new couture bridal collection at New York Fashion Week. In April, Spanish influencer Marta Sierra chose an OKSANA MUKHA gown and shared her look on Instagram, and the brand also participated in Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week that same month.

In May, French influencer Caroline Bassac wore an OKSANA MUKHA dress for her wedding, while the collection was highlighted during a New York cruise fashion show, with photographs featured in Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. Mid-year, Mukha collaborated with Ilona Gvozdieva and Viva magazine on the "My New Superpower" charity project. In October, OKSANA MUKHA presented its designs at the Melange de Blanc bridal exhibition in Paris. 

=== 2024 ===
In March 2024, the brand debuted its spring-summer lines at the Chicago industry exhibition. At the end of April, the OKSANA MUKHA team showcased the latest bridal collection during Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. In May, six signature gowns walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week, and the brand also exhibited at a major Polish bridal fair. Late that month, Emily Fleming—daughter of entrepreneur Michael Polski—wore an OKSANA MUKHA gown to a White House state dinner honoring the President of Kenya, earning coverage in WWD.

In July, the Ukrainian edition of L’OFFICIEL published an extensive profile of the label, followed in August by a feature in VOGUE Ukraine on the house’s sustainable couture practices. In September, a collaboration with Polish stylist Caroline Deprienski resulted in multiple red-carpet appearances at awards ceremonies and a private Charlotte Tilbury event, and the team revisited the Chicago exhibition.

=== 2025 ===
In March 2025, OKSANA MUKHA unveiled its new collection at the Chicago Bridal Market. That same month, actress Blanca Blanco appeared in an OKSANA MUKHA gown on the red carpet at the Academy Awards. In April, actress Merle Dandridge chose an OKSANA MUKHA gown for the premiere of the second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us.” Also in April, globally renowned singer and multiple Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood performed wearing a gown by OKSANA MUKHA on the stage of the iconic show American Idol. Later that month, the brand presented over 19 gowns as part of a spectacular runway show during Milan Fashion Week, one of the most prestigious events in the global fashion industry. The brand also showcased its latest bridal collection at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week. In May, country music singer Abby Anderson wore an OKSANA MUKHA gown on the red carpet at the industry’s most prestigious country music event—the Academy of Country Music Awards.

== Awards and honors ==

* 2008 – Grand Prix, Zloty Wieszak Exhibition, Lublin (Poland)<ref>"[https://gazeta.ua/ru/articles/fashion/_top5-ukrainskih-dizajnerov-izvestnyh-v-mire/716661 ТОП-5 украинских дизайнеров, известных в мире]". Gazeta.ua (in Russian). 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2024-01-30.</ref>
* 2010 – "Star of Ukraine's Economy" medal, League of the Best rating; "Leader of the Year" certificate<ref>"[https://ukrainianpeople.us/%D0%BE%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D1%83%D1%85%D0%B0-%D0%B2%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BE-%D0%BF%D1%96%D0%B4%D1%96%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%81%D1%83%D0%BA%D0%BD%D1%8F/ Оксана Муха: "Вдало підібрана сукня – як лілія на плесі життєдайного озера"]". Ukrainian people (in Ukrainian)</ref>
* 2011 – Best Bridal Designer, Ukrainian Wedding Awards<ref name=":0" /><ref>"[https://www.unian.ua/culture/516789-ukrainian-wedding-awards-abo-yak-u-kievi-vesilnih-oskariv-rozdavali.html Ukrainian Wedding Awards, або як у Києві весільних "оскарів" роздавали]". www.unian.ua (in Ukrainian)</ref>
* 2013 – Order of Queen Anna "Honor of the Motherland"<ref>"[https://galinfo.com.ua/photo/lvivskyy_tyzhden_mody_zakryla_kolektsiya_oksany_muhy_foto_145114.html Новини Львова: Львівський тиждень моди закрила колекція Оксани Мухи. Фото]". Гал-інфо. </ref>
* 2016 – Top 50 Successful Women of Lviv Region<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20160816134627/https://ria.lviv.ua/2016/04/12/5959/ Топ-50 успішних жінок Львівщини (фотозвіт) | Журнал "RIA-Львів]"". ria.lviv.ua. </ref>
* 2021 – Business Award, International Business Forum
* 2022 – ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certificate; LEAN certification<ref>"[http://eng.lcci.com.ua/category-members/pererobna-promyslovist/vyrobnyctvo-odyagu/ Виробництво одягу | Галузь]". eng.lcci.com.ua</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.oksana-mukha.com Official website]

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