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Ukraine is a proud country—and not just because they won Eurovision last weekend when the beloved Ukrainian singer Jamala’s rendition of “1944” set off an elated frenzy. No, today the nation has another reason to celebrate: Today is Ukraine’s Vyshyvanka Day, a national holiday which salutes the traditional costume. And you know what, the vyshyvanka, deserves it. The embroidered, centuries-old frock (as well as a shirt), made waves far past the Eastern European country around this time last year, gaining international fans like Leandra Medine and Anna Dello Russo, who sported the look throughout Fashion Week.

Though the vyshyvanka may make a street style appearance here and there amongst those who never dare to repeat an outfit, in its motherland, it’s worn with far more regularity. From the capital of Kiev to the patriotic city of Lviv, the vyshyvanka is the staple uniform for women, men, and children, who sport traditional and modern incarnations of the sartorial piece of history. Asthik, a very modern luxury boutique in Kiev, held a Vyshyvanka Day party, where manicured cliques came dressed in the bohemian garb, from Vita Kin–designed thigh-skimming to tunic versions of the piece. Even model Nadiia Shapoval didn’t let distance keep her from showing her national pride, honoring the day by snapping a photo of herself on Instagram dressed in a flowy pale blue vyshyvanka. Now that’s some stylish, homegrown dedication.

Here, see the best vyshyvanka Instagrams to inspire your bohemian garb across the ocean.