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The highly anticipated Moscow Fashion Week, running from August 28 to September 2, will feature over 100 fashion shows and bring together more than 220 brands. This year’s event will be held at some of Moscow’s most iconic locations. Key venues include Zaryadye Park — featuring the exhibition space “Parking Gallery,” the floating bridge, and the historic Kitaygorodskaya Wall — as well as VDNH (All-Russian Exhibition Centre), Bolotnaya Square, and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. This exciting lineup was announced by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.“Designers from Russia, China, Brazil, India, Turkey, South Africa, and other countries will be showcasing their latest collections,” Natalia Sergunina announced.At the Parking Gallery, visitors will find a Market offering clothing, footwear, and accessories crafted in Russia. The Market will be open daily from 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM, closing slightly earlier at 9:00 PM on September 2. Meanwhile, the “Zapovednoe Posolstvo” pavilion will host a series of lectures by leading industry experts. An International Showroom in the Concert Hall Zaryadye will serve as a dedicated space for entrepreneurs to network and conduct business negotiations. Complementing the program, the World Fashion Shorts film festival will take place at the Artplay Design Center. “This large-scale event will bring together over 220 brands. Russian industry will be represented by designers from 28 cities — including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Murmansk, Yakutsk, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, and Krasnodar,” added Natalia Sergunina. For detailed schedules and visitor information, please visit the official Moscow Fashion Week website. Designer Alena Akhmadullina highlighted the significance of the event in helping designers build sustainable identity and distinctive visual languages. Such development is vital not only for thriving in the local market but also for engaging in meaningful international dialogue, where authenticity, cultural context, and depth are increasingly valued.Echoing her, fashion entrepreneur Evgenia Linovich emphasized Moscow Fashion Week’s role in showcasing the growing competitiveness of the Russian fashion industry. According to her, the event enables brands to refine their philosophies, expand client bases, connect with key buyers, and often secure shelf space in leading retail outlets. For designers, it offers a crucial platform to evolve their vision annually, maintain professional relevance, and build long-lasting relationships.Adding to Moscow’s fashion calendar, the international BRICS+ Fashion Summit will be held in the Russian capital at the end of August. Focused on fostering a new, decentralized, and globally competitive fashion ecosystem, the Summit aims to ensure a continuous exchange of ideas, trends, and visions.