Highlights of the Fifth Day of Moscow Fashion Week

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On the fifth day of Moscow Fashion Week, shows featured brands from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Vladikavkaz, Yekaterinburg, Makhachkala, Tver, as well as a couture brand from India.

Moscow Fashion Week continues to showcase the growing competitiveness of the Russian fashion scene. Brands are solidifying their philosophies, connecting with buyers, and eventually appearing on the shelves of major retailers. For designers, it’s an annual opportunity to demonstrate the evolution of their vision, stay part of the professional conversation, and strengthen long-term industry connections.

Vira Plotnikova (Yekaterinburg)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
The day opened with Vira Plotnikova, a brand focused on sustainable and mindful luxury. For over seven years, founder Vira Plotnikova has been developing a unique concept of smart luxury. The brand’s signature material, Merino WoolFur, is crafted from shorn merino wool. The Diva collection drew inspiration from style icons ranging from musicians to digital divas, featuring flowing faux-feather coats, long-haired furs, tailored fur suits, complemented by oversized beads, bohemian collars, and statement jabots.
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Saidova (Makhachkala)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
 
Makhachkala-based Saidova presented its debut collection at Moscow Fashion Week. Designer Aishat Saidova unveiled Narrative, a collection exploring personal transformation. Each outfit represented a stage of change: dissolution in flowing silhouettes, chaotic deconstruction, defined contours, and finally, monolithic forms emphasizing volume and new lines.
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Kodzati (Vladikavkaz)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
Born in the Caucasus, Kodzati embodies the spirit of the region’s rugged mountains and resilient culture. The Nā-Eta’at(“The Unconquered”) collection fused traditional Circassian silhouettes with contemporary pieces like maxi sheer skirts, fitted capri pants, leggings, and tailored pants. Signature details included chainmail-like elements and traditional gasiri accents, all executed in neutral tones with premium materials.
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Kogel (Saint Petersburg)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
Kogel’s new collection distilled the brand’s essence: femininity, simplicity, and comfort. Minimalist dresses, relaxed blouses, fitted jackets, elegant vests, and delicate skirts were highlighted with contrasting details like flowing feathers, shimmering sequins, organza appliqués, and updated taffeta decorations. Architectural inspiration from Saint Petersburg is visible throughout.
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Shantnu Nikhil (India)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
For the first time in a decade, Shantnu Nikhil showcased couture outside India. The Armouré collection balances imperial glamour and modern luxury, blending 1930s glamour with Renaissance-inspired touches. Corseted evening dresses, peplums, intricate knitwear, theatrical gloves, decorative hems, and gold-threaded fabrics evoked both historical and contemporary opulence.
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Julia Dalakian (Moscow)
Floating Bridge
Julia Dalakian presented the Spring–Summer 2026 collection Anemoya, a collaboration with Russian director Felix Mikhailov. Inspired by eras never lived, the collection referenced Diana Ross, Bee Gees, Italian disco, and the elegance of Yves Saint Laurent and Roberto Cavalli. Light fabrics, layered textures, bright and nude tones, oversized accessories, flowing tunics, and chiffon bows created a dreamlike, nostalgic atmosphere. Over 45 models participated, including Bolshoi Theater performers and Olympic champion Ekaterina Ilyina.
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Galina Podzolko (Moscow)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
Galina Podzolko paid homage to Moscow in the 1940s–50s with a collection highlighting classic femininity. Midi and maxi dresses and skirts in soft and bright shades, delicate prints, defined waists, and voluminous bows evoked elegance and nostalgia.
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Sergey Sysoev (Moscow)
Kitaygorodskaya Wall
Sergey Sysoev’s collection was entirely produced in Ivanovo, reflecting the region’s beauty and craft. Using locally produced knitwear, the collection blended comfort with Ivanovo-inspired constructivism. Key pieces included hoodie-jackets, trench dresses, and scarf-tops in monochromatic shades.
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Maison Suzanna Bars (Moscow)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
Theatrical show Voland showcased Maison Suzanna Bars’ new collection. Silk, lace, fur, and guipure combined with Victorian lace inspiration and Russian artistry, producing a delicate, luxurious narrative. Signature elements included silk hats, corsets, and fur mantles.
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Unke (Tver)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
Unke presented Metaimpressionism, reflecting emotions and the surrounding atmosphere in wearable art. Pieces included paint-splattered puffers, apron-inspired dresses with brush pockets, sculptural gowns, and sketch-like suits. Fabrics, textures, silhouettes, and details were central to the concept.
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Pirosmani (Saint Petersburg)
Parking Gallery, Zaryadye Park
Pirosmani unveiled avant-garde textures and silhouettes under the Antipodium philosophy: “No fashion, no trends, no season.” Collaborating with media artists 404.zero, the collection featured hand-painted fabrics, graphic prints, and intricate embroidery in a Gothic-inspired aesthetic. 
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Soroka On Course (Moscow)
Pushkin State Museum 
As part of Moscow Fashion Week, Soroka On Course presented its collection at the Pushkin State Museum. The venue was highly symbolic, perfectly echoing the collection’s homage to costume history. Clean architectural lines, drapery, and a restrained color palette are hallmarks of the brand, but designer Sergey Soroka introduced subtle experiments to evoke the atmosphere of different eras.
The show began with references to modern trends: cropped coats, outerwear with accentuated shoulders and sleeves, and sleek silhouettes reaffirmed current fashion directions. Next, the collection transported the audience to the glamorous and daring 2000s, featuring leopard prints, semi-transparent fabrics, and shimmering pieces.
The roaring 1920s came to life through fringe-adorned outfits and provocative lace, while the Renaissance-core and Rococo eras were interpreted in airy ribbon tops, skirts with gentle hip accents, peplums, playful-tied dresses, and tuxedo-style jackets.
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Phata-Morgana Project (Moscow)
Bolotnaya Square
The fifth day of Moscow Fashion Week opened with the Phata-Morgana project at Bolotnaya Square. The new collection is a tribute to creativity and symbolism, celebrating the capital’s premier fashion event. Velvet, covering even the runway itself, served as the collection’s central element — for the designer, this noble material embodies pure creative energy.
Almost the entire collection is rendered in black, with striking exceptions: snow-white tops, tights, and shoes that periodically punctuated the monochromatic looks. Several styles emerged throughout the show: bold grunge elements appeared in daring cutouts, graphic shoulders, and edgy accessories, while restrained minimalism was reflected in simple cuts and a subdued color palette.
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Smev x L’epatage (Moscow)
Bolotnaya Square
As part of Moscow Fashion Week, Smev x L’epatage unveiled their first joint collection, a subtle dialogue between raw structure and soft silhouettes.
The designers embraced contrast, pairing fitted leather corsets and sleek peplums with airy dresses in serene hues. Other relaxed ensembles were matched with leather fringe and matching visors, creating a playful yet sophisticated tension. The collection was completed with leather bags, adorned with delicate, flowing threads that echoed the movement of the garments themselves.
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ALSOFI (Moscow)
Bolotnaya Square
Alsofi’s Goddess collection celebrated female beauty with lace-centric designs inspired by folk motifs, combining florals and geometric patterns into elegant ensembles.
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RUBAN (Moscow)
Leo Tolstoy Estate Museum 
At the Leo Tolstoy Estate Museum, as part of Moscow Fashion Week, the Ruban brand unveiled its Spring–Summer 2026 collection. The designers chose flowing, airy fabrics: most looks were crafted from delicate organza, and black, ivory, and blush chiffon. Layers of these weightless materials created a three-dimensional effect, often teetering on the edge of sensual transparency.
Silk quilting and appliqués in the form of chaotic, winding lines seemed to whisper: it is possible to remain successful in the social sphere while still being tuned to the subtle strings of one’s individuality. The collection also featured comfortable essentials made of suede, leather, and ultra-fine knitwear, with knotted details adding a touch of freedom and ease — as if you had casually tied fabric around your hip or shoulder before stepping out.
The sense of weightlessness was amplified with tiny round organza appliqués and delicate stitches. This couture technique appeared in a sculptural skirt, as well as in bag charms and playful knots that moved with each step.
The show drew notable figures from Russia’s fashion and media scene: Ksenia Sobchak, Laysan Utyasheva, Svetlana Bondarchuk, Elizaveta Bazyukina, Yulia Baranovskaya, Katya Iowa, Elena Vakulenko-Pinskaya, Vladislav Lisovets, Nikolay Ovechkin, Ksenia Shipilova, Alexey Sukharev, among others.
“When we envisioned the Spring–Summer collection, the words that kept coming to mind were weightlessness, lightness, the feeling of flight. The image of a woman who has slightly detached from reality, allowing herself to live sunlit days with ease and freedom of thought,” — Alisa Ruban, co-founder and designer of Ruban.

Moscow Fashion Week Lecture Hall
Five sessions explored key industry topics:
●      Decorative cosmetics in Russia
●      John Galliano: the Gibraltarian who transformed French couture
●      2026 fashion trends: inspiration vs. commerce
●      Jewelry as a reflection of eras
●      Fashion of the future: digital trends, AI, technology, and sustainability

Speakers at the Lecture Series
The lecture series featured an impressive lineup of industry experts:
●      Svetlana Grebenkova, R&D Director of the cosmetics company ART-VISAGE and the brand PROMAKEUP Laboratory.
●      Ekaterina Klyshinskaya, Lead Chemist and Developer at ART-VISAGE and PROMAKEUP Laboratory.
●      Ruslan Migranov, Fashion Historian, Senior Lecturer, and Curator of International Programs at MHPI.
●      Galina Kravchenko-Manyukova, Founder & CEO of K&P Agency / KRAVCHENKO & PARTNERS AGENCY/, fashion assortment management expert.
●      Svetlana Lazareva, Jewelry Stylist, Analyst, Historian of Jewelry Fashion, and Art Historian.
●      Ismail Safiullov, former Director of Zara Moscow Okhotny Ryad, Personal Stylist, co-author of the projects Stylist Avylda, Made in Kazan, and the focus group LIFESTYLE STYLE.