Second Day of Moscow Fashion Week: Chinese Qipao, Russian Fairy Tales, and Robots on the Runway
Second Day of Moscow Fashion Week: Chinese Qipao, Russian Fairy Tales, and Robots on the Runway
16.03.2026
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/9B833ZA8yCpVYg
From March 14 to 19, the Central Exhibition Hall ‘Manege’ is hosting Moscow Fashion Week.
The second day featured 15 dynamic shows from designers hailing from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Tver, as well as international guests from China.
For the first time in Moscow, the Chinese brand Xuaujin presented a collection inspired by the intangible heritage of the Buyi people. Meanwhile, students from Sergey Sysoev’s school brought Pushkin’s fairy tales to life, reimagining them through beads and Swarovski stones. In a futuristic touch, finalists of the ‘Bridge to the Future’ contest sent robot-models down the runway, while a digital avatar hosted the award ceremony. Armenian carpets were transformed into stylish coats, traditional Russian ballet aesthetics met Eastern decorative art, and sporty chic fused with boudoir aesthetics.
Interviews continued at the Moscow 24 TV channel’s on-site studio, featuring notable guests such as Kristina Kostroma, Head of Moscow's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.; Yana Rudkovskaya, producer and co-owner of Plushenko Show, Angels of Plushenko, and Code de Beaute; and Stas Lopatkin, designer and founder of his eponymous brand. The official photography service for the event was provided by the Rodchenko Moscow School of Photography and Multimedia.
Ianis Chamalidy (Saint Petersburg)
Closing the day was Ianis Chamalidy with the ‘sacrum lux’ collection – a philosophical exploration of the sacred and light. The collection focused on transformable wardrobe pieces, allowing a single garment to take on multiple forms and styling options. The color story was black and white punctuated by red pieces with a contrasting check pattern. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/JC_npXJmwU8IBQ
Bitte_Ruhe (Moscow)
Moscow-based Bitte_Ruhe presented a compelling collection blending sporty chic with femininity. This fusion of fashion trends, eras, and cultural codes included Eastern motifs expressed through viral qipao dresses, vintage 70s and 80s silhouettes such as low-rise mini skirts and capris, silk tops, corsets, and dresses. The house actively combines its signature color dusty pink with lime, grassy green with lilac, and mint with apple green. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/aVA5Ln1QQ5sBkQ
Unke (Tver)
Unke presented a new collection at Moscow Fashion Week. Inspired by memories and feelings from time spent by the water, the line is called ‘Reflection.’ The collection features soft pastel shades, mainly milk, dusty pink, sky blue, pistachio, turquoise, and coral. Blurred prints, complex drapery, and decorative ties create simplicity in unpretentious complexity. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photo: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/f77aPLq1v3PkGg
The Vow (Moscow)
The Vow revealed the ‘Underthings’ collection, focusing on lace and boudoir wear with openwork overlays, wraps, lingerie corsets, skirts, micro-shorts, and semi-transparent capris. Contrasts came from leather anoraks, corduroy hoodies, and dense jackets. Footwear from Moscow Fashion Week's official partner O'SHADE completed the looks. Brand founder Liza Komogorova highlighted a mesmerizing blue shade symbolizing cold and distance. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/P53sYBoujgrfVg
MMÉ (Moscow)
MMÉ presented an elegant fusion of office core manifested in tailored jackets, roaring 1920s with feather boas, and Hollywood glamour with glittering maxi dresses. Architectural cuts and sculptural lines create an elegant silhouette.
Photo: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/vgFMcQLLfXkeig
XakaMa - Fashion House of Lena Makashova (Moscow)
XakaMa dedicated their latest collection to its founder Lena Makashova. The team focused on daring and intricate avant-garde, favoring layered skirts, ruffles, half-belts, and straps with eyelets. The collection also includes deconstructed dresses with vests and voluminous trousers in unique combinations. The main print was a check pattern.
Photos:https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/8r9vXTlTrQvz2w
Stas Lopatkin (Saint Petersburg)
The fashion house Stas Lopatkin presented a collection titled ‘Tata’, inspired by the story of the legendary ballerina Tamara Karsavina. The designer blended Russian ballet, Eastern decorative art, Russian folk culture, and European sewing traditions. The collection features floral motifs reminiscent of porcelain vases and bird embroidery as a symbol of transformation on stage. This detail alludes to Karsavina's iconic performance of the Firebird, and the polka dot and checkered prints combined with animal patterns evoke theatrical scenery and costumes. Footwear from Moscow Fashion Week's official partner O'SHADE completed the looks.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/uM-VZpk-y--6ig
Sovushkas Bag (Moscow)
Sovushkas Bag brand, originated in Armenia, made its Moscow Fashion Week debut with the ‘Unbroken Roots’ collection of clothing and accessories. The key element was the traditional Armenian carpet, featured as patch pockets, capes, dresses, and stylish accessories. For the first time, a coat crafted from vintage handmade carpet was unveiled on the runway. The vibrant presentation featured footwear by O'SHADE, Moscow Fashion Week's official partner, and included popular singer and blogger Rozaliya.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/xTfgbrLDYPU0Sg
Xuaujin (China)
Xuaujin, a Chinese brand, made its first appearance at the Moscow Fashion Week. Its collection pays tribute to the intangible heritage of the Buyi people. Founder and designer Yan Haoyi embraced China’s rich natural beauty through asymmetric draping and flowing fabrics. Traditional prints, embroidery, and intricate patterns adorned dresses, tops, jackets, and hemlines. Highlights included the globally iconic qipao dress with accents of fringes and 3D appliqué. The looks were completed with footwear from O'SHADE, the official footwear partner of Moscow Fashion Week.
Photo: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/zOssJgi3X8b1QA
Moscow Art and Industry Institute (Moscow)
The Moscow Art and Industry Institute opened the second day of Moscow Fashion Week. The institute presented a collective runway show featuring the best student works, celebrating youth, energy, and auto racing. Students imagined what Formula 1 might look like in the Moscow of the future, and the collection included looks adorned with national patterns referencing traditional crafts, seamlessly combined with professional racing uniforms and the attire of other race personnel, highlighted by striking details.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/v6DqSFV8ZIsztQ
Sergey Sysoev Fashion School Kosygin University (Moscow)
Students of Sergey Sysoev Fashion School Kosygin University, presented a new collection inspired by the fairy tales of A.S. Pushkin. To create the line, the young designers drew on innovative and artisanal practices, developing original prints and embroidery using beads, sequins, bugle beads, and Swarovski crystals. The show also featured the legendary technique of Sergey Sysoev Fashion School - the reconstruction of historical costumes in coarse calico. This time, the reinterpretation of 19th-century looks was based on antique engravings, sketches, and literary descriptions. Each look was complemented with footwear from O'SHADE, the official partner of Moscow Fashion Week. The fashion show can be viewed exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/LifbsUhidUtkKw
Children’s Collective Fashion Show / Hello, Mishka (Moscow), Happy Baby (Moscow), La Petite Lucie (Yekaterinburg)
As part of Moscow Fashion Week, a children’s collective fashion show featured three stylish collections by different designers. Ekaterina Grigorieva’s brand, Hello, Mishka, presented a line inspired by memories of summer in the countryside. The collection is rooted in the designer’s personal childhood recollections. The pieces are made from natural fabrics and are complemented by nostalgic prints, illustrations, and decorative details such as patches and hand embroidery. Happy Baby, led by Anna Shulkina, drew inspiration from everyday Russian life and classic works of local literature. The designers paid particular attention to functionality and materials: the silhouettes are constructed to allow children full freedom of movement. La Petite Lucie showcased a new collection titled ‘La Rose, inspired by the favorite flowers of the brand’s founder, Anna Bekasheva. The line is based on natural cotton fabrics, with cross-stitch embroidery serving as the key decorative element.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/WEP9PjYdLONzag
Toomatch (Yekaterinburg)
The fashion brand Toomatch presented a collection titled ‘Art’. Anna Panacheva, the brand’s founder, placed special emphasis on form, movement, and the architecture of lines. The audience saw asymmetrical draping and deconstruction, O-shaped silhouettes, and complex layered combinations. Polka dots became the key print motif of the line, while corsets, cropped capes, cardigans, and windbreakers stood out as the core pieces. The runway also featured Toomatch clients as models.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/yNsTejegQEJTiA
Edder (Moscow)
The brand Edder drew inspiration from the confidence and ambition of men around the world who lead dynamic lives and possess a strong inner core. Natural shades without additional color accents, clean and structured lines, and brutal minimalism formed the foundation of the collection. The designer also logically extended the brand’s philosophy into the womenswear line, placing emphasis on individuality and comfort. The looks were complemented with footwear from O'SHADE, the official footwear partner of Moscow Fashion Week.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/sxjJrHmpwzXYXw
Final of the IV All-Russian Fashion Talent Competition ‘Bridge to the Future’ (Moscow)
The collections of the finalists of the ‘Bridge to the Future’ competition demonstrated how fashion intersects with technology and digital culture. As part of Moscow Fashion Week, they were presented by robotic models, while the ceremony was hosted by the project’s digital avatar mascot. The visual language of the shows combined experimental design, futuristic silhouettes, and high-tech materials. The winners of the competition received NFT versions of their works — a digital extension of the collections in the online space. The project’s finale became a symbol of a new stage, where Russian fashion is increasingly engaging with innovation and the digital environment.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/ELvvSqhLEStraw
At the VK Lecture Hall, six talks were held, including ‘Inside the Wardrobe: The Stylist–Celebrity Relationship,’ ‘How Brands Work with Influencers: Mistakes and Insights,’ ‘Photoshoot as a Statement: How to Tell a Fashion Story,’ and others. Speakers on the second day of the VK Lecture Hall included Yana Rudkovskaya, producer and co-owner of the brands Plushenko Show, Angels of Plushenko, and Code de Beaut; Misha and Kitty, celebrity stylists, fashion enthusiasts, and consultants; Karina Nigay, stylist, blogger, and TV host; Alexandra Nechaeva, journalist, editor-in-chief of Fashion Paper and a member of the Expert Council of Moscow Fashion Week; Yana Starikova, personal and media stylist (shows Natal Chart, Speed Dating, Lena Kuka), among others. Lectures by leading fashion industry experts from the VK Lecture Hall can be viewed exclusively on the official Moscow Fashion Week channel on VK Video.
As part of Moscow Fashion Week, the GigaChat AI fitting room zone continues to operate. This marks the first experience in Russia where, thanks to neural network technology, visitors can try on real collections that have not yet entered production and are only set to debut on the Moscow Fashion Week runway. Visitors can try on runway looks by emerging designers participating in Moscow Fashion Week. All it takes is to stand in front of a screen to see how a digital version of an exclusive look fits, as well as to take a photo in a unique photo zone.
The same technology is also available beyond the runways. GigaChat chatbot users across Russia can upload their photo and instantly find themselves in a virtual fitting room. Simply sending an image allows the neural network to show how a selected look by a Russian designer appears on a specific person, offering an early glimpse of upcoming seasonal trends. The strategic partner of Moscow Fashion Week is Sber.
The Moscow Fashion Week program includes fashion shows by Russian and international designers, the Pop-Up Shop and the Showroom organized by the ‘Made in Moscow’ project, as well as the VK Lecture Hall featuring leading industry experts.
For full event schedules and attendance details, visit the official Moscow Fashion Week website.
Moscow Fashion Week general partner: Wildberries.
Official footwear partner: O'SHADE.
Official hair stylist: MONE salons and MONE Professional cosmetics brand.
From March 14 to 19, the Central Exhibition Hall ‘Manege’ is hosting Moscow Fashion Week.
The second day featured 15 dynamic shows from designers hailing from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Tver, as well as international guests from China.
For the first time in Moscow, the Chinese brand Xuaujin presented a collection inspired by the intangible heritage of the Buyi people. Meanwhile, students from Sergey Sysoev’s school brought Pushkin’s fairy tales to life, reimagining them through beads and Swarovski stones. In a futuristic touch, finalists of the ‘Bridge to the Future’ contest sent robot-models down the runway, while a digital avatar hosted the award ceremony. Armenian carpets were transformed into stylish coats, traditional Russian ballet aesthetics met Eastern decorative art, and sporty chic fused with boudoir aesthetics.
Interviews continued at the Moscow 24 TV channel’s on-site studio, featuring notable guests such as Kristina Kostroma, Head of Moscow's Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.; Yana Rudkovskaya, producer and co-owner of Plushenko Show, Angels of Plushenko, and Code de Beaute; and Stas Lopatkin, designer and founder of his eponymous brand. The official photography service for the event was provided by the Rodchenko Moscow School of Photography and Multimedia.
Ianis Chamalidy (Saint Petersburg)
Closing the day was Ianis Chamalidy with the ‘sacrum lux’ collection – a philosophical exploration of the sacred and light. The collection focused on transformable wardrobe pieces, allowing a single garment to take on multiple forms and styling options. The color story was black and white punctuated by red pieces with a contrasting check pattern. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/JC_npXJmwU8IBQ
Bitte_Ruhe (Moscow)
Moscow-based Bitte_Ruhe presented a compelling collection blending sporty chic with femininity. This fusion of fashion trends, eras, and cultural codes included Eastern motifs expressed through viral qipao dresses, vintage 70s and 80s silhouettes such as low-rise mini skirts and capris, silk tops, corsets, and dresses. The house actively combines its signature color dusty pink with lime, grassy green with lilac, and mint with apple green. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/aVA5Ln1QQ5sBkQ
Unke (Tver)
Unke presented a new collection at Moscow Fashion Week. Inspired by memories and feelings from time spent by the water, the line is called ‘Reflection.’ The collection features soft pastel shades, mainly milk, dusty pink, sky blue, pistachio, turquoise, and coral. Blurred prints, complex drapery, and decorative ties create simplicity in unpretentious complexity. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photo: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/f77aPLq1v3PkGg
The Vow (Moscow)
The Vow revealed the ‘Underthings’ collection, focusing on lace and boudoir wear with openwork overlays, wraps, lingerie corsets, skirts, micro-shorts, and semi-transparent capris. Contrasts came from leather anoraks, corduroy hoodies, and dense jackets. Footwear from Moscow Fashion Week's official partner O'SHADE completed the looks. Brand founder Liza Komogorova highlighted a mesmerizing blue shade symbolizing cold and distance. The show is available exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/P53sYBoujgrfVg
MMÉ (Moscow)
MMÉ presented an elegant fusion of office core manifested in tailored jackets, roaring 1920s with feather boas, and Hollywood glamour with glittering maxi dresses. Architectural cuts and sculptural lines create an elegant silhouette.
Photo: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/vgFMcQLLfXkeig
XakaMa - Fashion House of Lena Makashova (Moscow)
XakaMa dedicated their latest collection to its founder Lena Makashova. The team focused on daring and intricate avant-garde, favoring layered skirts, ruffles, half-belts, and straps with eyelets. The collection also includes deconstructed dresses with vests and voluminous trousers in unique combinations. The main print was a check pattern.
Photos:https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/8r9vXTlTrQvz2w
Stas Lopatkin (Saint Petersburg)
The fashion house Stas Lopatkin presented a collection titled ‘Tata’, inspired by the story of the legendary ballerina Tamara Karsavina. The designer blended Russian ballet, Eastern decorative art, Russian folk culture, and European sewing traditions. The collection features floral motifs reminiscent of porcelain vases and bird embroidery as a symbol of transformation on stage. This detail alludes to Karsavina's iconic performance of the Firebird, and the polka dot and checkered prints combined with animal patterns evoke theatrical scenery and costumes. Footwear from Moscow Fashion Week's official partner O'SHADE completed the looks.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/uM-VZpk-y--6ig
Sovushkas Bag (Moscow)
Sovushkas Bag brand, originated in Armenia, made its Moscow Fashion Week debut with the ‘Unbroken Roots’ collection of clothing and accessories. The key element was the traditional Armenian carpet, featured as patch pockets, capes, dresses, and stylish accessories. For the first time, a coat crafted from vintage handmade carpet was unveiled on the runway. The vibrant presentation featured footwear by O'SHADE, Moscow Fashion Week's official partner, and included popular singer and blogger Rozaliya.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/xTfgbrLDYPU0Sg
Xuaujin (China)
Xuaujin, a Chinese brand, made its first appearance at the Moscow Fashion Week. Its collection pays tribute to the intangible heritage of the Buyi people. Founder and designer Yan Haoyi embraced China’s rich natural beauty through asymmetric draping and flowing fabrics. Traditional prints, embroidery, and intricate patterns adorned dresses, tops, jackets, and hemlines. Highlights included the globally iconic qipao dress with accents of fringes and 3D appliqué. The looks were completed with footwear from O'SHADE, the official footwear partner of Moscow Fashion Week.
Photo: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/zOssJgi3X8b1QA
Moscow Art and Industry Institute (Moscow)
The Moscow Art and Industry Institute opened the second day of Moscow Fashion Week. The institute presented a collective runway show featuring the best student works, celebrating youth, energy, and auto racing. Students imagined what Formula 1 might look like in the Moscow of the future, and the collection included looks adorned with national patterns referencing traditional crafts, seamlessly combined with professional racing uniforms and the attire of other race personnel, highlighted by striking details.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/v6DqSFV8ZIsztQ
Sergey Sysoev Fashion School Kosygin University (Moscow)
Students of Sergey Sysoev Fashion School Kosygin University, presented a new collection inspired by the fairy tales of A.S. Pushkin. To create the line, the young designers drew on innovative and artisanal practices, developing original prints and embroidery using beads, sequins, bugle beads, and Swarovski crystals. The show also featured the legendary technique of Sergey Sysoev Fashion School - the reconstruction of historical costumes in coarse calico. This time, the reinterpretation of 19th-century looks was based on antique engravings, sketches, and literary descriptions. Each look was complemented with footwear from O'SHADE, the official partner of Moscow Fashion Week. The fashion show can be viewed exclusively on VK Video.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/LifbsUhidUtkKw
Children’s Collective Fashion Show / Hello, Mishka (Moscow), Happy Baby (Moscow), La Petite Lucie (Yekaterinburg)
As part of Moscow Fashion Week, a children’s collective fashion show featured three stylish collections by different designers. Ekaterina Grigorieva’s brand, Hello, Mishka, presented a line inspired by memories of summer in the countryside. The collection is rooted in the designer’s personal childhood recollections. The pieces are made from natural fabrics and are complemented by nostalgic prints, illustrations, and decorative details such as patches and hand embroidery. Happy Baby, led by Anna Shulkina, drew inspiration from everyday Russian life and classic works of local literature. The designers paid particular attention to functionality and materials: the silhouettes are constructed to allow children full freedom of movement. La Petite Lucie showcased a new collection titled ‘La Rose, inspired by the favorite flowers of the brand’s founder, Anna Bekasheva. The line is based on natural cotton fabrics, with cross-stitch embroidery serving as the key decorative element.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/WEP9PjYdLONzag
Toomatch (Yekaterinburg)
The fashion brand Toomatch presented a collection titled ‘Art’. Anna Panacheva, the brand’s founder, placed special emphasis on form, movement, and the architecture of lines. The audience saw asymmetrical draping and deconstruction, O-shaped silhouettes, and complex layered combinations. Polka dots became the key print motif of the line, while corsets, cropped capes, cardigans, and windbreakers stood out as the core pieces. The runway also featured Toomatch clients as models.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/yNsTejegQEJTiA
Edder (Moscow)
The brand Edder drew inspiration from the confidence and ambition of men around the world who lead dynamic lives and possess a strong inner core. Natural shades without additional color accents, clean and structured lines, and brutal minimalism formed the foundation of the collection. The designer also logically extended the brand’s philosophy into the womenswear line, placing emphasis on individuality and comfort. The looks were complemented with footwear from O'SHADE, the official footwear partner of Moscow Fashion Week.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/sxjJrHmpwzXYXw
Final of the IV All-Russian Fashion Talent Competition ‘Bridge to the Future’ (Moscow)
The collections of the finalists of the ‘Bridge to the Future’ competition demonstrated how fashion intersects with technology and digital culture. As part of Moscow Fashion Week, they were presented by robotic models, while the ceremony was hosted by the project’s digital avatar mascot. The visual language of the shows combined experimental design, futuristic silhouettes, and high-tech materials. The winners of the competition received NFT versions of their works — a digital extension of the collections in the online space. The project’s finale became a symbol of a new stage, where Russian fashion is increasingly engaging with innovation and the digital environment.
Photos: https://disk.360.yandex.ru/d/ELvvSqhLEStraw
At the VK Lecture Hall, six talks were held, including ‘Inside the Wardrobe: The Stylist–Celebrity Relationship,’ ‘How Brands Work with Influencers: Mistakes and Insights,’ ‘Photoshoot as a Statement: How to Tell a Fashion Story,’ and others. Speakers on the second day of the VK Lecture Hall included Yana Rudkovskaya, producer and co-owner of the brands Plushenko Show, Angels of Plushenko, and Code de Beaut; Misha and Kitty, celebrity stylists, fashion enthusiasts, and consultants; Karina Nigay, stylist, blogger, and TV host; Alexandra Nechaeva, journalist, editor-in-chief of Fashion Paper and a member of the Expert Council of Moscow Fashion Week; Yana Starikova, personal and media stylist (shows Natal Chart, Speed Dating, Lena Kuka), among others. Lectures by leading fashion industry experts from the VK Lecture Hall can be viewed exclusively on the official Moscow Fashion Week channel on VK Video.
As part of Moscow Fashion Week, the GigaChat AI fitting room zone continues to operate. This marks the first experience in Russia where, thanks to neural network technology, visitors can try on real collections that have not yet entered production and are only set to debut on the Moscow Fashion Week runway. Visitors can try on runway looks by emerging designers participating in Moscow Fashion Week. All it takes is to stand in front of a screen to see how a digital version of an exclusive look fits, as well as to take a photo in a unique photo zone.
The same technology is also available beyond the runways. GigaChat chatbot users across Russia can upload their photo and instantly find themselves in a virtual fitting room. Simply sending an image allows the neural network to show how a selected look by a Russian designer appears on a specific person, offering an early glimpse of upcoming seasonal trends. The strategic partner of Moscow Fashion Week is Sber.
The Moscow Fashion Week program includes fashion shows by Russian and international designers, the Pop-Up Shop and the Showroom organized by the ‘Made in Moscow’ project, as well as the VK Lecture Hall featuring leading industry experts.
For full event schedules and attendance details, visit the official Moscow Fashion Week website.
Moscow Fashion Week general partner: Wildberries.
Official footwear partner: O'SHADE.
Official hair stylist: MONE salons and MONE Professional cosmetics brand.