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Meet 55-Year-Old Slavik, The Most Fashionable Homeless Man In Ukraine
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Meet 55-Year-Old Slavik, The Most Fashionable Homeless Man In Ukraine

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You don’t need to be rich to be a famous personality – the homeless, despite the many difficulties they face, can become welcome or even celebrated personalities in their neighborhoods and cities. Slavik, a 55-year-old fashion-conscious homeless man in Lviv, Ukraine, is one such character.

Slavik was noticed by Yurkov Dyachyshyn, a Ukrainian photographer who began photographing Slavik after a chance encounter and created a 100-photo series called “Slavik’s Fashion.” Read on between the photos for more information!

More info: dyachyshyn.com (h/t: mymodernmet, featureshot)

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    Slavik is 55 years old. He is a homeless gypsy but not an ordinary one. His way of life is different from that of other homeless. He does not carry lots of bags, nor does he rummage in the trash cans,” writes photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn, who befriended Slavik.

    Slavik almost never wears the same clothing which is very strange for a homeless man. Besides everyday’s outfit change (sometimes twice a day) he changes his hairdo and his beard regularly and shaves his armpits.

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    How is this possible for a homeless? He has a hiding place and nobody knows about it. He keeps the secret of his home.

    Slavik roams the streets and asks for change but he is not annoying. He regularly drinks alcohol, mostly beer, but he is not an alcoholic. Slavik is the most fashionable homeless in world.

    All photos (over 100 different portraits) were taken during occasional meetings over two years,” Dyachyshyn told mymodernmet. “I could meet Slavik every day or every few weeks or months. Later he got used to me, then he sought me out knowing where I am, or if I had free time I went to places where we probably could come across each other. Otherwise, it was impossible to reach an agreement with him.

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    The main thing is not to lose health, and it is essential that nobody ruins or interferes with a man’s internal peace,” Dyachyshyn writes, quoting Slavik.

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    Unfortunately, Dyachyshyn has not known of Slavik’s whereabouts since January of 2013.

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    Dovas

    Dovas

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't see why a homeless person should not be able to express him/herself through clothing! He is clearly a wery creative man.

    SrdjanVujosevic
    Community Member
    10 years ago

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    He is not creative man, he have a team of photographs that give him clothes and take a photo. I hope they will share money with him.

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    MingailėMarcinė
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.google.lt/search?q=vilniaus+ro%C5%BEyt%C4%97&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=979&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=_GpsVIPdBIbQygP-uYCQAQ&ved=0CA

    IngridZulg'e
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes Rozyte form Lithuania, Vilnius is better ;D Beggar, not homeless, but much more stylish.

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    Sheller
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my local thrift store, there is an ankle length 100% rabbit black fur coat for 5.00. Anyone can dress in style ;)

    KatiaIbarra
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheng Guorong, spotted wandering the streets of Ningbo, became a fashion icon after his photo was posted online. http://www.dailymail.co.u

    Burnett Crawford
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy is on this cusp of a growing fashion trend. I want interview him and analyze his fashion sense. This is the start of a new business venture for me. See later blind horde. We're about to be rich.

    AntekZen
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brave Man! When ! I thing that is good reaction for empty fashion world from glamoour . This Man looks more happy than I :) Iv

    Yurko Dyachyshyn
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most frequently asked questions and answers about project Slavik's Fashion, can find here:www.dyachyshyn.com/en/news/?photogalleryid=215

    Yurko Dyachyshyn
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most frequently asked questions and answers about project "Slavik's Fashion" can find here: dyachyshyn.com/en/news/?photogalleryid=215

    YurkoDyachyshyn
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most frequently asked questions and answers about project "Slavik's Fashion" you can find here: http://dyachyshyn.com/en/news/?photogall

    Patrick Monahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the photos and story. He is unique in his clothing changes. But all homeless are unique and talented, in different ways.

    PatrickMonahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the photos/story. Yes, his change of clothing is unique, but all homeless are equally unique and talented, just in other ways. PatM

    Maya Ab
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In you face NY fashion week.. This guy deserves his own catwalk show.

    GiftyMensah
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think it's really sad, but, hey he feels happy so ....he gud

    Choc Lat
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he gets the clothes out of clothes donation containiers. which is who they should be for, hey?

    GitaCohen
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is alkocholic!!! You can see he is not beer drinker ,but samagon drinker anyway after these pic he will make money and by home God bless

    Belinda Shine
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to know his story, I believe pain and torture are involved . . .

    AnnaBielecka
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is some here who know if Slavik is OK/alive/not in the East for example? Moshe kto znae - Slavik v poryadke? Washno!

    BelindaShine
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to know his story, I believe pain and torture are probably involved . . . .

    Aleksandra Macic Lazarevic
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally think this is more sad than it has anything to do with fashion. Poor man only worse degrade in this way.

    AleksandraMacicLazarevic
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally think this is more sad than it has anything to do with fashion. Poor man only worse degrade in this way.

    KahliaTuffin
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To see any person proud of who they are or for a person to be shown that they are valuable is priceless. The looks on his face are beautifu.

    KarenRitchel
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I question the size and penchant towards women's wear of some of his clothing but he looks clean and seems content so to each their own.

    Ат Бо
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hpe people in that situation find a way out. Makes me sad and hope this not happening to anyone!

    АтБо
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope people in that situation find a way out. Makes me sad and wish this not happening to anyone.

    ToveIhler
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great if homeless people got model - jobs for Hugo Boss, Chanel and all those silly companies. That way they would help someone.

    MariaSoreby
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awful. How about redirecting the time and effort made in creating this Kwasi-fashion project into actually helping him....

    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he's a great man can stand in a way of life that can change his clothes twice a day,perfect...

    Joycez Zhuang
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    way of life.......changes.......... his way of life............

    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't see why a homeless person should not be able to express him/herself through clothing! He is clearly a wery creative man.

    SrdjanVujosevic
    Community Member
    10 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    He is not creative man, he have a team of photographs that give him clothes and take a photo. I hope they will share money with him.

    Load More Replies...
    MingailėMarcinė
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.google.lt/search?q=vilniaus+ro%C5%BEyt%C4%97&espv=2&biw=1920&bih=979&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=_GpsVIPdBIbQygP-uYCQAQ&ved=0CA

    IngridZulg'e
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes Rozyte form Lithuania, Vilnius is better ;D Beggar, not homeless, but much more stylish.

    Load More Replies...
    Sheller
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my local thrift store, there is an ankle length 100% rabbit black fur coat for 5.00. Anyone can dress in style ;)

    KatiaIbarra
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheng Guorong, spotted wandering the streets of Ningbo, became a fashion icon after his photo was posted online. http://www.dailymail.co.u

    Burnett Crawford
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy is on this cusp of a growing fashion trend. I want interview him and analyze his fashion sense. This is the start of a new business venture for me. See later blind horde. We're about to be rich.

    AntekZen
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brave Man! When ! I thing that is good reaction for empty fashion world from glamoour . This Man looks more happy than I :) Iv

    Yurko Dyachyshyn
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most frequently asked questions and answers about project Slavik's Fashion, can find here:www.dyachyshyn.com/en/news/?photogalleryid=215

    Yurko Dyachyshyn
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most frequently asked questions and answers about project "Slavik's Fashion" can find here: dyachyshyn.com/en/news/?photogalleryid=215

    YurkoDyachyshyn
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most frequently asked questions and answers about project "Slavik's Fashion" you can find here: http://dyachyshyn.com/en/news/?photogall

    Patrick Monahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the photos and story. He is unique in his clothing changes. But all homeless are unique and talented, in different ways.

    PatrickMonahan
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the photos/story. Yes, his change of clothing is unique, but all homeless are equally unique and talented, just in other ways. PatM

    Maya Ab
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In you face NY fashion week.. This guy deserves his own catwalk show.

    GiftyMensah
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think it's really sad, but, hey he feels happy so ....he gud

    Choc Lat
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he gets the clothes out of clothes donation containiers. which is who they should be for, hey?

    GitaCohen
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is alkocholic!!! You can see he is not beer drinker ,but samagon drinker anyway after these pic he will make money and by home God bless

    Belinda Shine
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to know his story, I believe pain and torture are involved . . .

    AnnaBielecka
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is some here who know if Slavik is OK/alive/not in the East for example? Moshe kto znae - Slavik v poryadke? Washno!

    BelindaShine
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to know his story, I believe pain and torture are probably involved . . . .

    Aleksandra Macic Lazarevic
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally think this is more sad than it has anything to do with fashion. Poor man only worse degrade in this way.

    AleksandraMacicLazarevic
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally think this is more sad than it has anything to do with fashion. Poor man only worse degrade in this way.

    KahliaTuffin
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To see any person proud of who they are or for a person to be shown that they are valuable is priceless. The looks on his face are beautifu.

    KarenRitchel
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I question the size and penchant towards women's wear of some of his clothing but he looks clean and seems content so to each their own.

    Ат Бо
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hpe people in that situation find a way out. Makes me sad and hope this not happening to anyone!

    АтБо
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope people in that situation find a way out. Makes me sad and wish this not happening to anyone.

    ToveIhler
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great if homeless people got model - jobs for Hugo Boss, Chanel and all those silly companies. That way they would help someone.

    MariaSoreby
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awful. How about redirecting the time and effort made in creating this Kwasi-fashion project into actually helping him....

    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he's a great man can stand in a way of life that can change his clothes twice a day,perfect...

    Joycez Zhuang
    Community Member
    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    way of life.......changes.......... his way of life............

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