War-themed fashion is a hit with patriotic Ukrainians

Ukrainian couple Anna Perebynos (left) and Vladyslav Khyzhyk, both 22, wear Kolosova brand sweaters with the colours of the Ukrainian flag and reading "Place of Happy People". Photo: AFP

In a large fashion store in central Kyiv, a mother and her young daughter flick through T-shirts depicting a cartoon dog in a flak jacket and sunglasses.

"We have several like this," says Tatiana, adding that they may pick up something new.