Riot Division
Riot Division is a Kyiv based clothing brand launched in 2010 by Oleg Moroz and regarded as the pioneer of techwear in Ukraine. It makes functional, transformer style clothing sold through its own stores in Kyiv and Ivano-Frankivsk.
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Oleg Moroz |
| Headquarters | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Speciality | Techwear and transformer clothing |
| Website | riotdivision.com |
What is Riot Division?
Riot Division is a Ukrainian techwear brand from Kyiv, launched in 2010 by Oleg Moroz. It is credited with pioneering techwear in Ukraine and specialises in functional, transformer style clothing.
History
The brand started from a single idea: Moroz created a hoodie with a built in mask for comfort at football matches. That piece set the tone for a range built around practical, adaptable garments.
Products and positioning
Riot Division deliberately stays outside the fast fashion cycle and presents itself as a community of people with shared values rather than a seasonal trend label. Since 2015 it has offered a permanent 50 per cent discount to veterans of Ukraine's ATO and JFO combat zones, later extended as a lifetime discount to members of the Armed Forces, military medics and emergency service workers.
Distribution
- Own store on Reitarska Street, Kyiv
- Mojave, Pavlivska Street, Kyiv
- TSUM department store, Khreshchatyk, Kyiv
- Bagman Showroom, Prorizna Street, Kyiv
- Store on Sichovykh Striltsiv Street, Ivano-Frankivsk
International customers are served through the brand's website.
Why it matters
Riot Division is one of the earliest Ukrainian brands to build a domestic market for techwear and functional streetwear.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Riot Division?
Riot Division was launched in Kyiv in 2010 by Oleg Moroz, who began with a hoodie featuring a built in mask.
Where can you buy Riot Division?
The brand sells through stores in Kyiv, including TSUM, a store in Ivano-Frankivsk, and its own website.