ELLE Ukraine presented a special edition featuring nine first ladies and gentlemen on the cover
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This marks a very special case in the history of not only Ukrainian but also global ELLE editions: the first ladies and gentlemen from different countries appeared together on a magazine cover for the first time ever. Among them are seven wives and two husbands of heads of state and government, who were the honoured guests of the Fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, held on 12 September 2024 in Kyiv. The event was initiated by the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.
The main topic of this year’s summit was child safety. Despite the ongoing war, which remains the greatest pain for Ukrainians, the country is focused not only on its own struggles but also on seeking new solutions to overcome global threats.
As ELLE Ukraine reported, the first ladies and gentlemen gave exclusive interviews for this magazine issue. In particular, they discussed the importance of initiatives such as the Global Platform of the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen. The first ladies and gentlemen also explored how collective efforts can help overcome challenges that threaten global well-being and how they see their personal missions.
‘We are incredibly proud that ELLE Ukraine had the exclusive opportunity to speak with nine first ladies and gentlemen who came to us despite the challenges of wartime. Ukraine has undoubtedly become one of the key players on the international stage, and the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, held for the fourth time in Kyiv, is clear evidence of that,’ – said Sonia Zabuha, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Ukraine.
Among those featured on the cover were Rossana Briceño, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize; Lucrecia Peinado, First Lady of the Republic of Guatemala; Sirje Karis, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Estonia; Diana Nausėdienė, First Lady of the Republic of Lithuania; Tamara Vučić, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Serbia; Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine; Suzanne Innes-Stubb, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Finland; as well as Bo Tengberg, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Denmark, and Aleš Musar, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Slovenia.
To highlight the authenticity of the photo shoot and show solidarity with cultural values, the first ladies and gentlemen wore jewellery items by Guzema Fine Jewelry. This brand conveys important meanings and tells unique stories through its products.
In memory of the event, participants received a charitable item, KVITKA Guzema Fine Jewelry, inspired by the works of legendary Ukrainian artist Heorhii Narbut.
Photography: Anton Kulakovskyi.
Technical support: Dima Romas.
Stylist: Natasha Kamenska.
Stylist’s assistants: Khrystyna Muliarchuk, Yurii Zhuikov.
Make-up/Hair: Tetiana Ovdiienko.
Special thanks to Sandler Wellness Center (hair stylists: Ruslan Zakharchenko, Nataliia Zadoienko, Olha Tkachenia, Olena Shevchenko).
Make-up artists: Dmytro Hrybko, Mark Metzger, Yana Martyrosyan, Marta Skalska.
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