Highlights from Day Three of Moscow Fashion Week

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The third day of Moscow Fashion Week featured collections by Russian designers from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Murmansk, Nalchik, and Omsk, alongside international presentations from Guatemala, the USA, and South Africa. Shows unfolded across Moscow's distinctive cultural landmarks: the art space Parking Gallery, the Floating Bridge, historic Kitaygorodskaya Wall, and the VDNH exhibition complex.
  
Lost Genome (Saint Petersburg)
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
Saint Petersburg brand Lost Genome unveiled its Fall–Winter 2025/26 collection "Finesse of the East," featuring flowing satin fabrics, intricate drapery and layering, organic forms with soft clean lines, exquisite cord embroidery, and voluminous handcrafted flowers. The collection masterfully adapted classic Eastern garments to contemporary women's lifestyles, seamlessly integrating with modern wardrobe essentials – loose white shirts and black tube skirts. Designer Natalia Kovshik reimagined the versatile kimono through minimalist lines and asymmetrical designs. The linear embroidery drew inspiration from calla lilies, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and the brand's essence.
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Mariandrée Gaitán (Guatemala) 
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
International brand Mariandrée Gaitán from Guatemala presented its new collection at Moscow Fashion Week, showcasing distinctly feminine pieces that celebrate women's beauty in all its diversity. The runway featured delicate pastel tones enhanced by subtle rhinestone shimmer, while harmonious black accents added theatrical depth to the collection. Striking eco-friendly fur garments – ranging from semi-coats to maxi coats – commanded attention, complemented by captivating floral motifs and flower appliqués.
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Hatsibana (Nalchik)
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
Nalchik-based brand Hatsibana unveiled a new collection inspired by Ruslan Shameelev's painting "Amazon" – drawing from its bold lines, rich color palette, and symbolism of female strength and cultural heritage. Designer Fatima Shogenova translated her fashion vision of geometric shapes and the artist's brushstrokes through asymmetric cuts and graphic prints. The collection featured striking noble color combinations of chocolate, olive, and golden tones. Standout details included voluminous epaulets, maxi sleeves with dramatic slits, and waist-emphasizing silhouettes that cohesively supported the line's concept. 
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The Noir Collective: BIBIRÉ INTERNATIONAL | Pia Lindsay Studio (США)
Floating Bridge
The group showcase Noir Collective: BIBIRÉ INTERNATIONAL | Pia Lindsay Studio from the USA presented an authentic ode to feminine allure on Moscow Fashion Week's Floating Bridge runway. The collection featured a captivating fashion mix of stunning evening gowns with luxurious train details reminiscent of royal attire. Bold cut-outs, gorgeous maxi and midi dresses with peplums and waist accents, alongside daring printed minis created truly striking silhouettes. The diverse color palette commanded attention with impressive scarlet, violet, lemon, fuchsia, and lime shades.
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elisabetta (Saint Petersburg)
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
Saint Petersburg's elisabetta explores textural contrasts in their latest collection, drawing from Art Deco's signature abundance, luminosity, and glamour through rich, tactile fabrics. Coats and jackets receive meticulous embellishment – lace overlays paired with hand-worked cut work, braiding, gimp, and beadwork threaded with silk. The materials include velvet and brocade, as well as silk, chiffon, lustrous satin, and delicate lace, creating visual depth that commands attention.
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Katee’s Kids (Москва) 
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
Katee's Kids presented a three-act show blending everyday children's wear with athletic apparel for young audiences. The opening segment featured vibrant casual pieces, followed by official merchandise for celebrated figure skater Alexandra Trusova – T-shirts, sweatshirts, and leggings incorporating the athlete's signature phrases. The finale unveiled an exclusive collaboration with figure skating legend Evgeni Plushenko: "The One Who Perseveres Wins," alongside the professional KATEE'S KIDS x ANGELS of PLUSHENKO sportswear line. This partnership delivered comprehensive athletic essentials – from comfortable T-shirts and sweatshirts to complete tracksuits and performance leggings.
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SOLANGEL (Moscow)
Floating Bridge 
Solangel's latest collection presents a modern vision of Slavic heritage, seamlessly weaving traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. This sophisticated evening wear line celebrates Russian cultural motifs through contemporary design language. Drawing inspiration from nature and ancestral symbols, each gown features exquisite lace detailing, authentic embroidery, and botanical patterns. Standout pieces include the striking birch tree dress, a reimagined folk costume transformed into a feathered mini dress, and refined beige ensembles adorned with prints evoking golden wheat fields. The collection demonstrates Solangel's mastery in bridging cultural authenticity with modern luxury, creating pieces that honor tradition while speaking to today's discerning clientele.
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DAVID TLALE (South Africa) 
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
A South African fashion house brought two distinct collections to Moscow Fashion Week. The Bhabha line embraced a serene palette of beige and white, featuring soaring swallow motifs throughout the garments. The Phenduka collection offered a dramatic counterpoint with its dark aesthetic—rich blacks and graphite tones anchored pieces adorned with intricate lace, metallic embellishments, and fluid asymmetrical silhouettes. Abstract splash patterns and avian imagery created visual movement across the garments, establishing the collection's distinctive character. 
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Sasha Barbakov (Moscow)
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
Sasha Barbakov unveiled "Gardens Bloom in the Soul," a deeply personal collection rooted in childhood memories of his grandmother's garden. Drawing inspiration from Soviet-era fabric patterns his grandmother once wore, the designer created a nostalgic tribute to family heritage. Floral motifs formed the collection's heart, cascading across skirts, T-shirts, bustiers, and dresses. Beyond traditional prints, blooms manifested as three-dimensional elements – emerging from delicate lace work and creating textural crushed line details on structured jackets. The collection transformed intimate memory into wearable poetry.
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SaiJamin (Nalchik) 
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
SaiJamin, a young brand rooted in Circassian heritage, reinterprets traditional gazyr – cartridge belt sewn on a Circasian coat – as well as ornamental details, and silhouettes from Circassian women's dress for the contemporary wardrobe. Each piece creates a dialogue between ancestral culture and modern fashion. The "Threads" collection explores the inner journey from girlhood to womanhood—a narrative of seeking protection while growing into strength. This duality manifests throughout the garments: bohemian softness meets sharp architectural lines, balancing vulnerability with power, freedom with structure. Styling emphasizes this contrast through braided hairstyles adorned with jewelry, textured lacquered leather, and precise tailoring. The collection's signature focus on accentuated waists – achieved through bustiers and statement belts – creates elegant, expressive silhouettes that honor both tradition and individual transformation.
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Gapanovich (Murmansk)
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park 
The Gapanovich brand, rooted in traditional costume, explored dance as the ultimate expression of freedom and emotion through their "Anticipation of the Ball" collection. The show opened with a captivating dance performance choreographed by Viktor Kramer, setting the stage for the fashion narrative to follow. Models moved through two distinct aesthetic worlds: coats, regal floor-length dresses, fur-collared garments, and flowing semi-transparent capes. The collection then shifted to embrace balletcore, featuring fitted gray cardigans, protective gaiters, pointe shoe-inspired footwear, and tutu-like silhouettes that became the show's defining visual theme.
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F.T.R. (Saint Petersburg)
Parking Gallery at Zaryadye Park
The third day of Moscow Fashion Week reached a spectacular finale with Saint Petersburg brand F.T.R.'s "Le temps s'écoule" collection – a title that translates from French as "Fleeting Time." This theme explored irretrievable memories of the past, channeling melancholic nostalgia into striking fashion statements. The collection journeyed through pivotal fashion eras: the rebellious grunge of the '80s, the audacious spirit of the '90s, and the polished glamour of the 2000s. Models showcased an array of micro-shorts crafted from diverse materials – from luxurious velvet embellished with sparkling stones to edgy leather pieces. The lineup also included mini skirts, cropped tops and vests, halter designs, and sleek column dresses. 
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Katler (Omsk)
VDNH
The Katler show demonstrated a fusion of sustainability, distinctive aesthetics, and personal expression. This Siberian brand unveiled their aptly named "Reimagine" collection, drawing inspiration from nature's palette. While the centerpiece tailored suits appeared in classic black, the intricate details commanded attention: dusty pink scarves elegantly tucked into pockets, strategic décolletage cutouts, ornamental black scarves, and dramatic capes with accent elements distinguished each tuxedo. The brand's philosophy emerged through apparent uniformity – what seemed like matching ensembles revealed their individuality through construction. Each garment utilized different fabrics, creating truly unique pieces that reflect the brand's upcycling specialty, transforming seemingly identical silhouettes into distinct, one-of-a-kind creations.
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Akkulova Albina (Nalchik)
VDNH
Akkulova Albina unveiled her new "Gorlitsa" collection, drawing inspiration from the turtledove as an emblem of tenderness and purity. The collection masterfully weaves together Slavic refinement and Caucasian elegance through contemporary interpretations of long sleeves, flowing capes, and traditional headdresses. Asymmetrical cuts, layered silhouettes, and unexpected details create architectural structure, while delicate floral motifs and beadwork with pearls provide harmonious embellishment. Cultural storytelling emerges through distinctive elements – matryoshka dolls and daisies – that add meaningful depth to each garment. The striking color palette spans from rich scarlet to pristine ivory and lustrous gold, creating looks that are both expressive and refined.
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Academy of Branding and Design METRICS (Moscow)
VDNH
The Academy of Branding and Design Metrics presented their latest collection as part of Moscow Fashion Week, exploring the interplay between contrasting textures. Lightweight, flowing fabrics were thoughtfully paired with denser materials, creating a sophisticated balance throughout the lineup. The runway featured a predominantly monochromatic palette of black and white, punctuated by strategic color moments – vibrant red injected festive energy while soft beige provided gentle warmth. Geometric precision defined the collection's architectural approach, with structural details like distinctive cylindrical headpieces adding sculptural dimension to each ensemble.
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Alena Nega (Moscow)
VDNH
Moscow brand Alena Nega unveiled her new "Bliss" collection, continuing her signature exploration of geometric forms that craft an enigmatic aesthetic while challenging conventional notions of femininity. The collection masterfully combines semi-transparent chiffons with substantial suiting fabrics, creating compelling textural dialogues throughout each look. Shimmering textiles elevated the elegant silhouettes of dresses and suits, adding luminous depth to the overall presentation. The carefully curated palette of gray, beige, brown, and black evokes the dramatic Baltic landscape and sky that inspired designer Alena Nega.  
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"Cultural Code" by Wildberries (Moscow)
VDNH
Moscow Fashion Week hosted the distinctive "Cultural Code" showcase by Wildberries, spotlighting six Russian designers from across the nation's diverse regions:
•⁠  ⁠Dongak – Republic of Tuva
•⁠  ⁠Artel "Voskresenie" – Samara
•⁠  ⁠Varvara Zenina – Moscow
•⁠  ⁠Lusi – Kazan
•⁠  ⁠Anna Zlotko – Arkhangelsk
•⁠  ⁠Madina Saralp – Kabardino-Balkaria
Each designer crafted collections that celebrated the cultural heritage of Russia's various regions through contemporary fashion. The runway featured kaftan-inspired silhouettes, uniform-influenced designs, flowing dresses with elongated cuffs and O-shaped sleeves, and reimagined sirwl (traditional baggy trousers). Traditional regional costumes were transformed through modern interpretation, bridging historical craftsmanship with current aesthetics.
Limited-edition pieces from the showcase are available exclusively on Wildberries platform through the WB Brands section. The platform further championed the designers through prominent outdoor advertising campaigns. Wildberries became the general partner of Moscow Fashion Week, with content platform Wibes being the informational partner.
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Alena Assi (Moscow)
VDNH
The Alina Assi fashion house presented a new collection inspired by Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago. The show transported its audience to early 20th-century Russia, showcasing exquisitely refined outfits full of fragile beauty and hidden drama. On the catwalk, flowing fabrics were paired with denser textures, and the color palette delighted with its noble restraint – delicate beige gave way to rich blue and versatile black, while juicy scarlet combined with more subdued burgundy added dynamism to the show.
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Lena Karnauhova / Chilipin / Badra (Moscow)
VDNH
During Moscow Fashion Week, brands Lena Karnauhova, Badra, and Chilipin presented three distinctive collections united by a shared palette of natural, understated tones. The designers explored versatile khaki paired with light gray and graphite, transitioning from autumn foliage hues to noble burgundy, while crisp white commanded equal attention alongside vibrant scarlet. Contemporary colors – turquoise and butter yellow – added modern sophistication to the seasonal spectrum. Lena Karnauhova celebrated pronounced femininity through ethereal, flowing fabrics enhanced by masterfully executed drapery. Badra created compelling contrasts between delicate, airy textiles and substantial materials, emphasizing statement details like voluminous sleeves and head scarves tied with effortless elegance. Chilipin embraced minimalist philosophy with intentionally relaxed silhouettes and clean lines, crafting pieces designed for seamless integration into everyday wardrobes.
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During Moscow Fashion Week, the Lecture Hall program presented a series of sessions, including "Afrofuturism," "The Path to the Heart: How European Fabrics Won Over Africa and Became Part of National Dress," "The Spirit of the Place: Local Landscape Aesthetics in the Creations of Modern Designers," and "Russian Beauty: Between Europe and Asia — A History of Makeup." Distinguished speakers included Stanislav Zimin, Candidate of Philological Sciences, trend analyst, and author of trend forecasting and fashion marketing courses at the Center for Creative Industries at Moscow State University; Anna Rykova, curator of the Moscow Fashion Week Lecture Hall and BRICS+ Fashion Summit Fashion Intensive, fashion editor, and researcher specializing in traditional and contemporary costumes of Sub-Saharan Africa; Natalya Denisova, art historian, curator of the [Text]ura laboratory, and chief methodologist at the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum; and Ernest Muntaniol, a makeup artist ranked among Russia's top five professionals in the field.