12 Dec Introducing Embroidery Designer Nataliia Horbenko
New to the FC Designer Collective is Nataliia Horbenko, a local Islington resident and designer and creator of embroidered dresses, shirts and bags.

Nataliia likes to work with wool and linen to create her unique, embroidered pieces and she does it with passion and love. Nataliia came to London from the Ukraine in April 2022 and is living in Islington now, where she has found peace and a place where she can be creative again.

Here Nataliia talks about her work as well as her involvement with logistics and documentaries:
“My specialisation is embroidered logo’s on any fabric and clothes, bags, backpacks and I am also a specialist in logistics because production is still in Ukraine so I need to be involved in logistical issues. (I have a partner – Ukrainian transport company Hileya) providing international transportation from Ukraine to UK and EU, not only clothes but a lot of other Ukrainian products like sunflower oil, furniture, metal and pastries.

“Ukraine is a rich agricultural and manufacturing country, still trading, and all not damaged plants are working to survive, we have very good quality organic food and a lot of organic products, we just need continue with trading, so I support my country here and engage in logistics and trading in Ukrainian products and clothes. I think at this moment I can do more for my country by constantly working here because have no opportunity to have a peaceful place to work in Ukraine.

“I have also engaged in documentary projects with my partner Lucie Wenigerova (Producer at Spring Pictures Ltd), there will be series of documentary videos about Ukraine, rebuilding Bucha, de-occupied cities and settlements of Ukraine covering restoration and ecological consequences of the war in the territory.
“Without light, energy supply and very difficult times for our people, I think I need to show who we are as Ukrainian’s and what is our country, because there is lack of true information about us in the world and it is my aim to enlighten people and to show the beauty of the Ukraine and what brave and talented people we have.
“Now in Islington a lot of neighbours know me and have seen my embroidered items. In June I took part in a fashion event ‘One Art UK 2022 Talent Fusion – Queen’s Platinum Special’. It was my first experience presenting my embroidered dresses and bags in London. https://www.facebook.com/oneartoneworld1/

“In November I was advised to approach the FC Designer Collective and to discuss the possibility to collaborate with them. I have now been to the FC Designer Collective shop on Fonthill Road and I am happy that I can have a place where people can see my embroidered clothes, see the beauty of embroidery and give me feedback so I can understand how I can improve my work and give them what they like. So, I am on new stage now, it is wonderful to research and promote my work in this new London market.”
Visit Nataliia’s instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/natalihorbenko/
Or visit FC Designer Collective, 113 – 115 Fonthill Road, London N4 – close to Finsbury Park tube station.
Asbjørn Tandberg
Posted at 14:30h, 13 DecemberWonderful work, Natali, you are a great representative of your people and country!
Nataliia Horbenko
Posted at 20:40h, 13 DecemberAsbjørn, I appreciate your support from Norway.
Iryna Hrihorchuk
Posted at 09:43h, 14 DecemberNataliia, glad to read this news about you and good luck with sales!
Слава Україні!
Esther Hofmann
Posted at 10:01h, 14 DecemberNataliya, you are very talented! Create and rejoice! The products are of high quality and incredibly beautiful. Especially your bags and dresses. I wear it with great pleasure. Thank you very much!
Olena Piatnykivska
Posted at 10:51h, 14 DecemberNice job, Natali! Good luck for your new brand!
Nataliia Novikova
Posted at 16:37h, 14 DecemberNataliia, your wonderful works show the best traditions of Ukraine! All the best to you in your new place!
Aleksandra Volkova
Posted at 20:07h, 14 DecemberGreat job, well done! Сontinue to develop your brand and represent Ukraine with dignity!
Aleksandra Volkova
Posted at 20:09h, 14 DecemberGreat job, well done! Сontinue to develop your brand and represent Ukraine with dignity!
Oksana
Posted at 16:51h, 15 DecemberThank you for creating such unbelievable clothes. I have ordered
embroidered linen dress and very very good one. I appreciate such
beautiful embroidered outfit made with love and passion. Ukrainian
shade in the style adds strength. We are Ukrainians are invincible.
Nataliia Horbenko
Posted at 18:51h, 11 JanuaryI appreciate all your feedback, thank you so much and you are welcome.