NÚKOT is a Ukrainian accessories brand built around the concept of “Reimagined Classics,” drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of the 1990s and 2000s. Iconic designs from that era are given a new interpretation, while the style icons of the time become the heroines of the brand’s collections.

The brand was founded in 2022 as the leather accessories label UYAVA and transformed into NÚKOT in 2023. The name of the renewed brand is an interpretation of the founders’ surname.

NÚKOT turns to archival designs from the 1990s and 2000s not so much out of nostalgia, but as an attempt to adapt them to the present. Laconic forms are combined with details that attract attention not through logos, but through character: embossed textures, unexpected functional solutions, or contrasting color accents. The first Baguette, Hobo, Shoulder and Tote bags shaped the brand’s now-recognizable aesthetic. Today, these forms are becoming more complex both structurally and technically — as with the Baguette Flip, which transforms into a clutch.

NÚKOT works with local production in Ukraine, where each piece is handcrafted by skilled artisans. The brand uses genuine leather of Italian origin, as well as raffia produced by a family-run factory in the province of Florence.

Our Craft

Working with leather as a craft, we see it as a living material that changes over time, preserves the traces of wear and, with proper care, becomes only more valuable to its owner. That is why NÚKOT is built not only around the return of iconic designs, but also around recreating their key shared quality — timelessness, both in terms of design and durability.

To ensure the high quality of NÚKOT bags and accessories, we pay close attention to every stage of production, avoiding mass runs and prioritizing handcraft. It is equally important for us to pass on the knowledge we have gained about craftsmanship and leather care, so that favorite pieces can stay with their owners for as long as possible and eventually become that very “vintage find.”

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The 1990s and 2000s

Bold, recognizable and full of character — today, this era feels like a new classic. The iconic designs of the time remain relevant because they undeniably belong to the timeless and confidently hold their place among the canon.

We are fascinated, a little nostalgic, and at the same time looking for answers: what exactly makes the 1990s and 2000s so influential? Why are the looks of that era’s style icons still recreated today? What shaped fashion and pop culture then, and what has stayed with us ever since?

The NÚKOT journey is one driven by curiosity for detail, an ongoing exploration of the era, and a touch of adventurousness in the search for a new, reimagined classic.