MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC GROUP "SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING OF FASHION INDUSTRY PRODUCTS" (DEPARTMENT OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY) FEATURING UKRAINIAN ENTREPRENEUR, FOUNDER AND OWNER OF THE COMPANY "STELA," IHOR HOROVTSOV

On October 26, 2026, a meeting of the Department of Fashion Technology’s scientific group, "Scientific Developments in the Design and Manufacturing of Fashion Industry Products," took place. The session featured Ukrainian entrepreneur Ihor Horovtsov, founder and owner of the company "STELA.COM.UA" and focused on the topic: "Classic and Innovative Materials, Hardware, and Components for Fashion Industry Products."

Associate Professor Antonina Babych, head of the study group and moderator of the meeting, introduced the participants to the history and development of the company "STELA.COM.UA." The meeting took place in a bilateral format, connecting Ukraine and Italy. The company supplies leather goods, components, and hardware for the fashion industry and has been successfully operating on the Ukrainian market for over 16 years. It collaborates with Italian tanneries producing vegetable-tanned natural leather for various applications, as well as with leading brands, manufacturers, fashion studios, and independent artisans. Throughout its years of operation, the company has continued to grow and expand; it possesses significant potential and boasts a friendly, cohesive team.

The meeting of the scientific study group was attended by its co-leader, Associate Professor Tymofii Lypskyi; academic staff from the Department of Fashion Technology Oksana Vodzinska, Viktoriia Kernesh, and Tetiana Dzykovych as well as students.

Svitlana Shestak and Yana Kozeieva, representatives from the company "STELA.COM.UA," also participated in the session. Svitlana spoke to the attendees about raw materials and the available product range, the specific characteristics and properties of these materials, and pricing criteria.

Ihor, who was present at a manufacturing facility in Italy during the meeting, gave a presentation on the production site itself. Through a video tour, he showcased the main workshops and introduced the participants to the production technology for vegetable-tanned natural leather, as well as premium-segment products manufactured at the footwear facility in Italy.

The discussion involved Associate Professors Antonina Babych and Tymofii Lypskyi from the Department of Fashion Technology, as well as students interested in various aspects of material and product manufacturing, and the keys to business success.

The guest speaker, Mr. Ihor, emphasized the importance of acquiring knowledge and skills during one’s university studies and continuing to refine them throughout one’s professional career. The scientific club meeting focused on exploring materials, hardware, and components used in the fashion industry; participants also had the opportunity to observe the real-time production process of genuine leather.

The meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere. All participants shared their thoughts on the use of modern textured materials in the development of fashion industry products; additionally, the students expressed a desire to explore the range of materials available at the company’s store to gain practical skills.

26.10.2026