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Some of the biggest tastemakers in fashion are making bold statements from their words to changes in their business operations to condemn Russia'southward war on Ukraine.

Just days afterward Russian federation first invaded Ukraine on February. 24, Milan and Paris — two manner capitals of the world — held their annual fashion weeks with attention-grabbing shows that offered a first look at their autumn/winter 2022-2023 collections.

Many online argued in late February and early on March that it was not the fourth dimension to shine a light on material appurtenances given the violence and devastation taking place in Ukraine. But it appeared fashion labels and the creative directors behind them were in agreement with those sentiments, every bit they spoke out virtually Russian President Vladimir Putin's calendar.

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Chanel is one of several luxury brands that halted operations in Russia.

Chanel is one of several luxury brands that halted operations in Russia. (CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Olivier Rousteing, the creative director of French luxury way house Balmain, admitted he felt uncomfortable putting on the brand's show on the second 24-hour interval of Paris Fashion Calendar week.

"As we show our collection, nosotros are well enlightened that at that place are more important things happening in the globe today. It'south difficult to feel right near focusing on runways and clothes, every bit we mind with a heavy heart to the latest news," Rousteing wrote in a argument posted to Instagram.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainians. Nosotros are inspired by their nobility, resilience and devotion to freedom. In order to feel a little less helpless, I have donated to the Emergency Ukraine fund at UNHCR The United Nation Refugee Agency [sic]. I would invite anyone else who shares my concerns to consider making their own donation. We are together for liberty."

Similarly, Balenciaga erased its Instagram feed prior to its winter show in Paris except for an image of the Ukrainian flag. The brand's creative manager, Demna Gvasalia, released a statement nearly the devastating crisis in Ukraine and recalled his personal trauma as a refugee from Georgia, a former republic in the Soviet Union that endured a ceremonious state of war in 1991.

Model Kiki Willems and blogger Bryan Boy pose in Balenciaga yellow and blue Ukraine flag shirts in early March during Paris Fashion Week.

Model Kiki Willems and blogger Bryan Boy pose in Balenciaga yellow and blue Ukraine flag shirts in early March during Paris Fashion Week. ( Melodie Jeng/Vanni Bassetti)

"The state of war in Ukraine has triggered the pain of a past trauma I accept carried in me since 1993, when the same thing happened in my domicile country and I became a forever refugee," he reportedly wrote in a statement. "This show needs no explanation, it is a dedication to fearlessness, to resistance, and to the victory of love and peace."

According to reports, Gvasalia also recited a verse form in Ukrainian, written by poet Oleksandr Oles. Guests were also greeted at the bear witness with Ukrainian flag T-shirts.

"We, as a make, accept to do something ... we cannot take weapons and go fight there, just nosotros can employ our voices," Gvasalia told Reuters in an interview after the Paris Fashion Week presentation.

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Italian manner house Giorgio Armani also addressed the war by holding his Milan show in silence. In a statement, the designer said the option not to play music at the effect "was taken every bit a sign of respect towards the people involved in the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine."

Brands pause Russia operations

Other clothing brands take pressed break on operations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

H&Chiliad Group announced that it would temporarily pause all sales in Russia, saying that it's "deeply concerned about the tragic developments in Ukraine and stand with all the people who are suffering."

H&K stores in Ukraine accept already closed temporarily in social club to go on customers and employees safety. Meanwhile, the H&Yard Foundation has also made donations to Save the Children and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Hermes said in a statement it is "deeply concerned" by the situation in Europe. 

Hermes said in a statement it is "deeply concerned" by the situation in Europe. (Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

"H&Grand Group cares for all colleagues and joins all those effectually the world who are calling for peace. Wearing apparel and other necessities are donated by the company," the company said.

Loftier-fashion brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Chanel, Burberry and Prada also announced that they were temporarily halting business in Russian federation.

Before this week, the Prada Group announced on LinkedIn that it was suspending its retail operations in the country.

"Our chief concern is for all colleagues and their families affected past the tragedy in Ukraine, and we will continue to support them. The Group will continue to monitor further developments," the company said.

Chanel announced: "Given our increasing concerns most the electric current situation, the growing doubtfulness and the complexity to operate, Chanel decided to temporarily pause its business organisation in Russia. We will no longer deliver to Russia, we will close our boutiques and we already suspended our e-commerce."

Hermès said it was "securely concerned" by the situation in Europe: "It'south with regret that we take taken the decision to temporarily shut our stores in Russian federation and pause all our commercial activities from March the 4th evening. We will proceed to stand past our local teams."

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Kering, which owns Gucci, said in a statement: "Due to growing concerns regarding the electric current state of affairs in Europe, Kering is temporarily endmost its stores in Russian federation for its Houses that the Grouping operates directly in the country. Kering and its Houses volition continue to support the local teams and to closely monitor the evolving situation."

People walk past a closed H&M store in Moscow on March 10, 2022, after Swedish clothing giant Hennes and Mauritz halted all sales in its Russian stores over the war in Ukraine.

People walk past a closed H&M store in Moscow on March x, 2022, afterwards Swedish wearable giant Hennes and Mauritz halted all sales in its Russian stores over the war in Ukraine. (AFP via Getty Images)

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Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Burberry told Bloomberg that it has stopped shipping to Russia until further notice. The brand has two stores and a concession in the country, but they have since been airtight.

LVMH, which owns Louis Vuitton, told The New York Times that information technology would close over 120 stores in Russia.

In addition to fashion brands, a growing number of global brands, including Airbnb, Visa, Mastercard, Apple and Mercedes-Benz, have likewise pulled out of the country.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.