Highlights of Day Two at Moscow Fashion Week

30.08.2025
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Designers from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Astrakhan, Ivanovo, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Pskov, Chelyabinsk, Yakutsk, as well as from Brazil and China, unveiled their new collections.
Visitors explored creations from 70 brands at the Moscow Fashion Week Pop Up Shop, including 28 labels from the Made in Moscow program. The digital platform Wibes partnered as the official media hub, streaming runway highlights and behind-the-scenes stories directly on its Moscow Fashion Week channel.

Mandragora. AI Collection 1869/2025. Digital Heritage (Moscow)
Floating Bridge
The Floating Bridge in Zaryadye Park transformed into an enchanted forest, setting the stage for a spectacular show presented by Sber: Mandragora. AI Collection 1869/2025. Digital Heritage.
For the first time, an unfinished opera by Pyotr Tchaikovsky was reimagined through fashion. High art, couture and cutting-edge technology came together: GigaChat co-wrote the libretto, SymFormer AI composed the score and Kandinsky designed the scenography. Each digital element was guided by human artistry and a profound appreciation of the essence of Tchaikovsky's era.
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Diná (Chelyabinsk)
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The second day opened with Diná, a Russian label specialising in modest fashion. Designer Diana Zhalilova presented her 'Being Yourself' collection, characterised by striking ethnic patterns against a backdrop of minimalist silhouettes and subdued colours. Every detail was symbolic: earthy shades anchored the line in heritage, vivid traditional patterns represented dreams, draping evoked softness and layered looks reflected the complexity of identity.
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Persve (Moscow)
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Moscow brand Persve dedicated its new line to complex graphic structures, inspired by Frank Gehry’s architectural deconstruction. The collection featured daring asymmetry that translated seamlessly into everyday wear. Outfits paired ruched tops with maxi skirts or silk shorts wrapped with sarong-like overlays. Dresses with dropped straps, flowing trains, trousers with double waistbands, and laced details all played into the theme of deconstruction.
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Inniki (Yakutsk)
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Inniki once again celebrated Yakut culture, weaving northern aesthetics into contemporary fashion. The palette embraced icy blues, crisp whites, graphite, and deep wood tones – echoes of the harsh climate. Yet warmth prevailed in long-fur coats, wide-brimmed hats, sharp-shouldered overcoats, structured jackets, and fur-trimmed bombers. Ethnic ornaments and traditional accessories transported the audience straight to Yakutia. Among the models was Sergio Puig, Director of Mediterranea Fashion Week in Valencia, where Inniki showcased last season.
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Subai (China)
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Chinese brand Subai reinterpreted historical garments for the modern era. Designer Ma Guai presented both the traditional qipao and the national hanfu with a contemporary twist. Their lines echoed in jackets, dresses, blouses, and vests. Instead of intricate embroidery and jewel inlays, statement accessories stood out: oversized beads, patterned belts, fluttering ribbons, tassel threads, and dangling earrings.
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Les Noms (Krasnodar)
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This season, Les Noms dedicated its collection My Land to the brand’s native Kuban region. Through silhouettes, tailoring, and distinctive details, the designer told the story of a land shaped by the intersection of many cultures. Folk references were clear, yet the unifying features were layering and deconstruction. The craftsmanship also tied back to heritage – hand weaving and mineral dyeing gave the collection its authenticity.
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Artemisi (Brazil)
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Brazilian label Artemisi brought a futuristic vision to Moscow Fashion Week. Known for combining avant-garde aesthetics with modern technologies, the brand unveiled a collection merging the medieval-inspired castlecore trend with fashion of the future. Influenced by the cinematic universe of Andrei Tarkovsky, the line included a chain-fringe skirt, a stone-studded “iron” corset, crystal pieces hand-assembled by artisans, as well as 3D-printed tops and mini skirts with intricate, lifelike patterns designed in-house.
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Mexa Ekaterina (Moscow)
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The brand Mexa Ekaterina introduced Fur in the Big City, a collection that reimagines fur as an everyday staple rather than a luxury symbol. The line featured bomber jackets and vests, fur coats with playful linings or more restrained styling, chic ponchos, patterned overcoats, and pieces with both short and curly fur. Designed with practical cuts, the garments blended easily into everyday wardrobes.
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Tsiganova (Moscow)
Kitaygorodskaya Wall
Victoria Tsiganova invited audiences into a Russian fairytale with her namesake brand’s collection. Specializing in the à la russe aesthetic, Tsiganova showcased coats, fur-trimmed vests, uniforms, cropped jackets, sarafans, and lined denim jackets adorned with Khokhloma-style painting and traditional motifs. The looks were crowned with statement headwear: fur hats, ornate bonnets with gemstones, and kerchiefs.
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139Dec (St. Petersburg)
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St. Petersburg brand 139Dec once again explored the crossroads of avant-garde fashion and architecture. Known for subtle deconstruction and refined experimentation, the label presented complex designs that still translated effortlessly into daily wear. Textured fabrics – embossed leather, crinkled textiles, metallic coatings – created energy, while unusual silhouettes added a touch of theatricality, balanced by sharp, tailored lines.
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The Moscow-based brand 404 not found | unveiled its Fall/Winter collection Insomnia, designed in a lingerie-inspired style. Sheer nightgowns, lace-trimmed bloomers, and boudoir pieces were layered with black veils, dark dresses, oversized hoodies, leather accessories, and textured jackets. Designer Alena Feliksova built the collection around contrasts – soft fabrics against hard textures, delicate details beside bold accents.
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Yana Besfamilnaya (Moscow)
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Closing the second day was a regular participant of Moscow Fashion Week Yana Besfamilnaya. Her new collection drew inspiration from après-ski aesthetics and the chic atmosphere of Courchevel. It included ensembles of winter jackets paired with shorts, insulated corsets, waterproof Alladin pants, and business suits embroidered with Alpine motifs. Fluffy bodysuits, oversized statement sweaters, ultra-long sleeves, and cloak-scarves added playful volume and drama to the line.
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National Design Institute (Moscow)
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As part of Moscow Fashion Week, the National Design Institute presented graduate collections from its Costume Design Department. Several lines were shown: Urban Symphony by Alina Galaktionova (mentored by Elena Usenkova) reflected the rhythm of city life through natural tones and flowing silhouettes. Hakanai by Yulia Markova (mentored by Maria Mikheeva) used silkscreen printing based on the designer’s own photographs. Eco-friendly fabrics defined Breath by Diana Davtyan (also mentored by Elena Usenkova). Marina Dzukaeva’s Alanian Thread celebrated the ethnic culture of North Ossetia, while Angelina Tataryan’s Faster Than the Wind (mentored by Vladimir Zubets) featured original prints inspired by Russian avant-garde. The runway also showcased Two Snowflakes by Ekaterina and Daria Semenuha, a winter line enriched with Khanty-Mansi ornaments.
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TSNA (Tambov)
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The Tambov-based brand TSNA has introduced a capsule evening collection titled 'Time Forward', which blends an avant-garde spirit with 1930s glamour and modern elegance. Designer Ekaterina Shavrina emphasised understated silhouettes, creating floor-length, monochrome dresses with minimal decoration. Key details such as draped sleeves, trailing trains and subtly exposed shoulders create a sense of refined drama. Vintage Czech brooches, antique buttons and beadwork were seamlessly incorporated into the designs.
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Alpecora (Pskov)
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Though rooted in Italy, Alpecora dedicates its collections to contemporary women who value both style and practicality. For designer Vera Grigorieva, practicality means not just comfort, but timeless versatility. Her collection featured textured fabrics, light asymmetry, and staright tailoring. Midi skirts paired with trendsetting windbreakers, relaxed trousers, straight jackets, and elegant dresses created looks that can be effortlessly integrated into everyday wardrobes. Natural tones tied the collection together, ensuring adaptability for any occasion.
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Koss Koss (St. Petersburg)
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Alexandra Pustyreva, founder of Koss Koss, unveiled The Dowry, a collection dedicated to ordinary people of the past – our ancestors. Yet the line was far from simple. Echoing renaissance-core aesthetics, it featured brides in ethereal gowns, bold women warriors in cropped coats with puffed sleeves, peasant-inspired looks with contrasting corsets, and aristocratic ensembles adorned with lace details.
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Caspian Fashion Week (Astrakhan)
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Designers from Caspian Fashion Week delivered a collective showcase, bringing together creators from Astrakhan, Volgograd, Volzhsky, Kalmykia, Moscow Region, Dagestan, and Western Kazakhstan. Their collections were diverse – from everyday staples to lavish bridal gowns, garments with national ornaments, sharp men’s fashion, dramatic eveningwear, and playful childrenswear.
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JS Sense (Nizhny Novgorod)
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The brand JS Sense offered a sensual evening collection, true to its philosophy of exploring duality in femininity. Designer Evgenia Komissarova presented floor-sweeping gowns with regal trains, feather embroidery across hems and bodices, voluminous appliqués, mermaid silhouettes, and metallic embellishments. Every piece reflected the house’s DNA – an interplay of strength and delicacy.
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Novikova DSGN & Shuya Textiles (Ivanovo)
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Outerwear brand Novikova DSGN and the heritage textile mill Shuya Textiles collaborated on The Shuya Bird. Rooted in Russian culture, the bird symbolized love of life and protection for its wearer. The line incorporated fabrics with Khokhloma painting, traditional patterns, and recreated historic prints known as Baranov chintz in a rich red. Chintz jackets were the core of the collection, complemented by sarafans, flowing dresses, and vests with bold prints and embroidery.
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Fashion Lectures at Moscow Fashion Week
The educational program at Moscow Fashion Week featured a series of thought-provoking talks:
●      New Femininity: How Culture and Style Help Us Find Balance in a Fast-Changing World
●      Unexpected Fashion: Artists and Design
●      Red in Fashion History: A Color of Power, Executioners, and Passion
●      Egypt: The Age of Discovery. How Archaeology Revived Ancient Egypt and Shaped 1920s Global Fashion
Speakers included Olga Delevski, image producer and founder of the international image and style school IQ STYLE; art historian Polina Pavlovich; fashion expert and lecturer at leading universities Ekaterina Svirina; and art historian Ekaterina Andreeva.