Different countries around the world are quickly showing their solidarity with Ukraine ever since the the outbreak of the attacks last week. Apart from countries, several different companies from polar-opposite industries are also standing in solidarity with Ukraine and showing their support, including several fashion brands. This is one of the times where a sense of urgency and support – regardless of the industry or country – is crucial and vital to help save lives and help stop the situation from escalating any further. Below, we’ve rounded up all the fashion houses and companies that are not be compliant.
BALENCIAGA
LVMH
NIKE
On their Russian website, Nike said that they will be temporarily not delivering any goods to Russia: “NIKE CANNOT CURRENTLY GUARANTEE DELIVERY OF GOODS TO CUSTOMERS IN RUSSIA. AS A RESULT, MERCHANDISE PURCHASES ON NIKE.COM AND THE NIKE APP ARE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE IN THIS REGION. VISIT YOUR NEAREST NIKE STORE.”
HM
HM issued a press release stating that they too would not be operating in Russia for the time being. “H&M Group is deeply concerned about the tragic developments in Ukraine and stand with all the people who are suffering. H&M Group has decided to temporarily pause all sales in Russia. The stores in Ukraine have already been temporarily closed due to the safety of customers and colleagues. The situation is continuously monitored and evaluated. Representatives of the company are in dialogue with all relevant stakeholders. H&M Group cares for all colleagues and joins all those around the world who are calling for peace. Clothes and other necessities are donated by the company. H&M Foundation has also made donations to Save the Children and to UNHCR.”
ADIDAS
#BREAKING Adidas suspends partnership with Russian football federation: spokesperson #AFPSports pic.twitter.com/Q9BBNOyCPs
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 1, 2022
ASOS
The fast-fashion retailer has also announced that it will not being delivering products to Russia for the time being, ““Against the backdrop of the continuing war, Asos has decided that it is neither practical nor right to continue to trade in Russia, and has therefore today suspended our sales there.”
GIORGIO ARMANI
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
The retailer is another major fashion company to put a halt on sales to Russia. YNAP have released a statement on their Russian website saying, “Due to the current situation, we are unable to process new orders. All orders are on hold until further notice. Current orders, in turn, may experience delays in delivery.”
