By: Alva Ree
Whispers of Elegance: How Katerina Frumina and La Magnetique Are Redefining Modern Style
In a world that often celebrates spectacle, speed, and the constant demand for attention, there is something quietly distinct about the way Katerina Frumina approaches fashion. Her designs do not scream from billboards or rely on fleeting trends to validate their worth. Instead, they speak in whispers—steady, grounded, and confident in their own way. Through her brand La Magnetique, Frumina has created a space for elegance to exist without effort and for fashion to feel like a natural extension of the woman who wears it.
Founded on a philosophy of intentionality and inner power, La Magnetique was born not out of commercial ambition but out of emotional clarity. “I wasn’t trying to go viral,” Frumina explains. “I was trying to make something that feels like truth—something you put on and immediately feel more like yourself. Not more polished or more dressed up. Just more you.”
That quiet authenticity can be found in every fold of fabric and each seamless line of stitching. Frumina’s signature designs—pajama-style suits, deconstructed jackets, modular silhouettes—are more than clever tailoring. They are wearable metaphors for the dualities women navigate every day. A robe that moves from morning coffee to evening reception. A silk pant that feels relaxed but holds a sense of authority. A blazer that adapts, softens, and sharpens—depending on the moment and the woman.
The genius of La Magnetique lies not in novelty, but in nuance. While many brands design for the moment, Frumina designs for the transition—the spaces in between. Her pieces don’t demand attention; they earn it. Her garments don’t overshadow the woman; they support her. This is not fashion for the spotlight. This is fashion for the woman who is the spotlight—without trying.
Frumina’s personal story mirrors the refined clarity of her brand. Born in Kyiv, she spent years studying, living, and designing across European capitals, including Budapest and Milan. Her early training in Italian ateliers shaped her uncompromising eye for quality, while her Eastern European roots gave her a grounded emotional aesthetic—equal parts romantic and resilient.
Her first shows were not extravagant displays of lights and sound. Instead, they were intimate moments of connection, where the garments themselves told the story. Attendees didn’t leave raving about a theme or gimmick—they left remembering how the clothing made them feel. Seen. Beautiful. At ease.
That energy has followed La Magnetique into its latest chapter—its emergence on the American fashion scene. Already a quiet presence in Europe, the brand has begun to attract attention in the U.S. after appearances at events like Florida Men’s Fashion Week and collaborations with tastemakers who value depth over display. And yet, Frumina’s pace remains unhurried. “We’re not racing anyone,” she says. “We’re building something that lasts.”
Today, her designs are worn by women who sit at every kind of table—those negotiating deals, raising families, launching brands, or leading with creativity. Her clientele is global, self-aware, and uninterested in excess. These are women who travel light but carry power. They are not trying to prove anything—they already know who they are. And La Magnetique simply reflects that.
“There’s something powerful about a garment that knows when to whisper,” Frumina says. “The right cut, the right weight of silk—it gives you space to speak, to move, to lead.”
What sets La Magnetique apart isn’t just its design—though that, too, is sophisticated. It’s the energy. It’s the feeling of slipping into something that honors your identity rather than costumes it. The brand doesn’t cater to the masses, and it doesn’t need to. It knows its woman: intuitive, international, intelligent. A woman who can be at home anywhere, as long as she’s aligned with herself.
This ethos is what makes Frumina’s work feel timely—and timeless. In an age of overstimulation and constant branding, her approach is almost rebellious in its calm. Opulence, she believes, should not be loud. It should listen. “True elegance,” she says, “starts with presence. Not performance.”
As La Magnetique continues to grow, it does so with grace, not noise. Frumina isn’t interested in seasonal gimmicks or fashion week theatrics. She is building a wardrobe for women who are building lives—not for the camera, but for meaning. Women who want their clothing to move with them, breathe with them, and above all, reflect them.
More than a designer, Katerina Frumina is a minimalist philosopher of fashion. Her designs are architectural yet fluid, expressive yet quiet. And her brand is not just about what you wear—but about how you feel when you wear it.
Because in a world that rushes to be louder, faster, and brighter, La Magnetique offers a rare and welcome alternative: stillness, strength, and the soft confidence of a woman fully in her own rhythm.