Designer Viktoriia Vlasenko Produces the New Film 'No War'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Acclaimed fashion designer Viktoriia Vlasenko is taking on Hollywood and sharing her anti-war message in the new film “No War,” which she wrote and produced.

Starring Fosca Ferraro and Lauren Garner, the film is accompanied by a book of the same name and fashion line that aims to show women as strong and self sufficient.

“I believe fashion has always been a political tool reflecting the state of affairs and the social advancement of a country or a continent,” said Vlasenko who wrote and produced the film based upon the events in her native Ukraine. “With this film we show that fashion is not just about dressing people. With this fall-winter collection, I wanted to create a new style for women, showing that a woman can be strong and aggressive, that she can defend”

Directed by Nicole Piccione, “No War,” explores how the war in the Ukraine impacts women and how they cope with it. Vlasenko’s unique designs, which include a variety of materials and colors with a military theme, are featured throughout the film. "No War" is now streaming on Amazon.

Having had a successful run on various film festivals, the movie has received a golden trophy for Best Costumes at the Oniros Film Awards, an award for Best Short Film at the Queen Palm International Film Festival, as well as was an official selection at the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Winter Shorts Film Festival, and the International Ocean Film Festival.

Released along with the film is the 200-page book titled “No War,” featuring an assortment of Vlasenko’s fashions that echo the movie’s anti-war theme. The book begins with a step-by-step description of the Ukrainian crisis, documentary photographs, and photos of models wearing military makeup which was skillfully done by the designer herself.

The collection-inspired book which has sold more than 100,000 copies can be found in libraries throughout Ukraine today and is also included in the fashion design course curriculum for colleges, while Vlasenko herself has given a number of master classes to young Ukrainian fashion designers.

Besides the book and film, Vlasenko has also released her new fashion collection based upon the “No War” film and book. She presented her fashion collection during a fashion show that also featured a collection of dolls wearing similar outfits. The models were holding the dolls as they walked the runway which had an enthusiastic response from the audience.

Known as one of the fashion industry's outstanding talent due to her creativity, imaginative designs and use of unique fabrics and materials, Vlasenko has enhanced her stature with her new Terrasse clothing line and her stylish Terrasse stores that feature her high-end apparel and accessories.

Vlasenko's creativity has been on display on the Big Screen as well as on runways. She is a renowned costume and fashion designer as well as a make up artist on films and television and on the stage. Her recent work includes such films as the upcoming “Loss of Grace,” and “Malfunction,” as well as “Sheela” (2018), “Betrayed” (2018), “Let Me Go Again,” (2017), “Terrasse White” (2017) and “Mr. Heart” (2016) among others.

Among her awards are for Best Costume Design at the Five Continents International Film, International Independent Film Festival, Summer Short Film Festival, Latitude Film Awards, Indie Short Film Festival and many others.