It is reported that Alina Ponomarenko's image is called “Power of the Earth” and weighs about 5 kg. Its basis is silver artificial leather imitating metal armor.
This was reported by “URA-Inform” with reference to the official Instagram page of the competition.
This year, the costume symbolizes the Ukrainian land, protected by strong armor. The outfit is made of materials used to create protective armor, as well as silver metallized artificial leather.
«This armor is made of the invincibility and courage of Ukrainian defenders, men and women, the steadfastness of relatives who are waiting for their sons, daughters, men, parents to return from the war. If Ukraine were a woman, it would look exactly like this: alive, tender and blooming, and at the same time – strong as steel,— says the official Instagram page of the competition.
The jumpsuit is made of biflex with a designer floral print, decorated with miniature silk petals, beads, sequins and rhinestones.
The poppy flower on the chest is a symbol of the high price we pay to protect our country. In literature and songs, the poppy flower symbolized the blood of a Cossack who heroically died defending Ukraine, the creators of the costume explain.
The skirt is made of silk organza, and Ponomarenko's hair is decorated with “steel flowers” that symbolize the mines left after the war.
The war in Ukraine will leave behind many such “flowers”. Today, official statistics claim that Ukraine ranks among the highest in the world in terms of civilian casualties from unexploded landmines and ammunition,” the report says.
Recall that it was previously reported that the “Woman of the Year 2024” was named: Harper’s Bazaar magazine determined the winner of the title.