Natasha Zinko and son Ivan (@TheGoldenFly) are proof that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Jewelry and fashion designer Natasha is a regular on the fashion week circuit and has one of the best street styles in the game. It clearly runs in the family, with youngster Ivan already making a name for himself in the Hypebeast world. You can catch Natasha and Ivan Zinko on the streets of London sporting an endless supply of high-end brands styled to perfection.
STREET STYLE ROYALTY
The story begins in the Soviet Union, where Natasha completed her law degree before deciding to give up her desk job and follow her creative dreams. Natasha moved to London in 2006 where she studied jewelry design at the prestigious Central Saint Martins. Upon graduation, her eponymous label of handmade sculptural jewelry was born. Natasha Zinko jewelry plays on symbols like skulls, skeletons, crosses and angel wings. Entirely handmade in London, they are reworked in gold and precious stones. A year after becoming a jewelry designer, Natasha began creating ready-to-wear pieces for family and friends and eventually opened her first Mayfair boutique in 2011. Her collections are elegant, colorful and fearless, just like the designer herself. Heavily inspired by her hometown of Odessa, Natasha designs clothes for the woman who is elegant, has a strong personality and isn’t afraid to show it.
MEET THE NEXT GENERATION
Her son Ivan, otherwise known as @TheGoldenFly, is no stranger to the fashion world. Already a staple in the front row, Ivan counts Ian Connor, Luka Sabbat, and Don C as his style icons. He got into the streetwear game one year ago and already has over 100 pairs of shoes. His collection of high-end streetwear and sneakers isn’t the only thing impressive about him – he also launched his own childrenswear label, DUO, at just 9 years old.
THIS OR THAT WITH IVAN ZINKO
Instagram or Snapchat? Instagram
Facebook or Twitter? Twitter
Off-White Jordan 1 or Sean Wotherspoon Air Max? Off-White Jordan 1
American football or European football? European
New York or Los Angeles? Tough one but LA
Watch or chain? Watch (Rolex)
Rap or rock? Rap
Sand or snow? Sand
Streetwear or designer? Style
Sweats or jeans? Sweats
Bucket or baseball hat? Bucket hat
Pizza or pasta? Pizza
Online or in person shopping? In person shopping
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Monochrome or colors? Colors
Text: LVR Editors
Special thanks to Natasha and Ivan Zinko.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
