Standing With Ukraine Never Goes Out of Style as German Designer Frank Peter Wilde Wins GOLDEN GLOVE Award in Kyiv

German designer, stylist, and blogger Frank Peter Wilde has received the International Support of the Year award at the sixth annual GOLDEN GLOVE charity awards ceremony in Kyiv, recognizing his efforts to raise international awareness of Russia’s war against Ukraine through fashion and fundraising initiatives.

According to JetSetter.ua, the ceremony took place on November 6, where Wilde received the award from Ukrainian fashion designer Elvira Gasanova.

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Wilde has used his social media platforms to express solidarity with Ukraine, regularly sharing distinctive outfits incorporating Ukrainian national symbols.

His signature elevator photographs, widely known as “elevator looks,” have become a recognizable feature of his online presence, combining fashion with messages of support for Ukraine and drawing international attention to Russia’s ongoing aggression.

In an Instagram post published after receiving the award, Wilde shared another of his signature photographs, this time taken outside an elevator because of a power outage caused by Russian attacks on Ukraine.

“An elevator pic outside the elevator; simply because of another blackout caused by terrorist state ruZZia. ruZZia tries to break Ukraine by committing endless war crimes; but ruZZia has no idea about Ukrainians and their love for life and independence. ruZZia, go f**k yourself!” Wilde wrote.

The post reflects Wilde’s firsthand experience of Russia’s attacks during his latest visit to Ukraine. While staying in Kyiv and traveling across the country, the German blogger has witnessed the consequences of ballistic missile strikes on the capital, electricity and water shortages, and evacuations prompted by Russian attacks.

Beyond raising awareness through social media, Wilde has also joined efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses against Russian aerial attacks.

Together with eight other German content creators, he is participating in UNITED24’s campaign supporting the Sky Defense fundraiser, which aims to raise €200,000 to help protect Ukrainian skies.

Founded by Ukrainian philanthropist, singer, and businesswoman Anna Butkevych, the GOLDEN GLOVE charity award recognizes individuals whose professional achievements, public engagement, and contributions support Ukrainian society and the country’s efforts toward victory.

Wilde’s recognition comes amid broader expressions of solidarity with Ukraine within the international entertainment and creative industries.

In another example of Ukrainian cultural spaces gaining international visibility, British singer Harry Styles filmed the music video for his song Coming Up Roses, released on October 26, at the Ukrainian National Home in Jersey City, New Jersey. The song appears on Styles’ fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., released in March 2026.

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