Litkovska's PEPLUM-PLEAT BLOUSE: draped pleats, made in Ukraine

What it is

The PEPLUM-PLEAT BLOUSE is a shirt from Litkovska, a fashion label based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The brand’s main studio, referred to as the “Basecamp”, sits on Lutheranska Street in the Ukrainian capital — a detail that places this piece firmly within a specific design house rather than a faceless production line.

The blouse belongs to Litkovska’s shirts category. It currently comes in one colourway, white, and is offered across four sizes: 34, 36, 38 and 40. That is a fairly tight size run compared to some high-street ranges, which matters for anyone at the edges of that spectrum — there is no size below 34 or above 40.

This is not a plain button-down. Litkovska builds it around a draped knot at the collar and vertical pleats running down the front, details covered in the next section. It reads as a shirt for someone who wants a garment with a bit more architecture to it than a basic white top, without stepping into full occasionwear.

Why it exists

Litkovska frames this blouse around softness and movement rather than the crisp, structured lines of a traditional shirt. The brand describes the piece as having a soft, voluminous silhouette, built around a draped knot at the collar instead of a conventional button or tie fastening.

According to Litkovska, the vertical pleats running down the front are there to bring movement and fluidity to the garment, while the wide sleeves are meant to reinforce a relaxed, dropped feel. In other words, the brand’s own explanation for this design is that a shirt does not have to sit stiffly on the body to look considered — pleating and drape can do some of that structural work instead of tailoring alone.

What matters

Fabric composition — 52% Acrylic, 48% Viscose. This is an almost even split between the two fibres, with acrylic taking a slight lead. That balance is worth knowing before buying, since the feel of the fabric against the skin, how it hangs, and how it responds to folding or hanging in a wardrobe will all be shaped by this blend.

Made in Ukraine. The blouse is manufactured in the same country where the brand is based, rather than outsourced elsewhere. For a label whose studio address is given down to the street in Kyiv, this keeps design and production within the same national context — relevant for anyone who pays attention to where a garment is actually made, not just where it is designed.

Four sizes, 34 to 40. This is a defined but limited range. It covers a real spread of body sizes but stops at both ends, so anyone outside 34–40 will not currently find their size in this style. Worth checking measurements carefully before choosing.

One colourway: white. With no alternative colour, this is a single-option piece. That simplifies the choice — there is nothing to compare it against within the range — but it also means anyone looking for a coloured or patterned version of this cut will not find one here.

Article reference T05MFW26/27. This code identifies the exact item within Litkovska’s system. It is the kind of detail that matters less to the person wearing the blouse and more when contacting a seller, tracking stock, or making sure a return or query refers to the correct piece.

Day to day

As a shirt, the PEPLUM-PLEAT BLOUSE is worn the way its category suggests — over the torso, closed at the neckline via the draped knot collar that Litkovska describes rather than a standard button placket. The vertical pleats sit at the front, and the sleeves are cut wide, both features the brand ties to how the garment moves and drapes when worn.

Anyone buying the piece should check the garment’s own care label once it arrives, since fabric blends combining acrylic and viscose can have particular care needs. Trying the piece on or checking measurements against existing wardrobe items is the safer approach before choosing a size.

Technical specifications

Characteristic	Value
Brand	Litkovska
Country of the brand	Ukraine
Product category	Shirts
Colour	White
Available sizes	34, 36, 38, 40
Country of manufacture	Ukraine
Fabric composition	52% Acrylic, 48% Viscose
Article reference	T05MFW26/27

What the brand says

Litkovska describes the blouse as having a soft, voluminous silhouette with a draped knot at the collar, positioning it as a shirt built around movement rather than rigid structure.

The brand also states that the vertical pleats at the front bring movement and fluidity to the piece, while the wide sleeves accentuate what it calls a relaxed, dropped fit. Both statements come directly from Litkovska’s own description of the design.