Highlights from Day Three of Moscow Fashion Week

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The third day of Moscow Fashion Week unfolded with the display of modest fashion from a Dagestan brand and a breezy resort collection inspired by the Mediterranean coastline. Catwalks at the Manege captivated the audience with diverse collections hailing from various corners of our vast country, ranging from Makhachkala to Yakutsk. A special highlight of the day was the show by Spanish designer Miguel Llopis, who mesmerized attendees with an extraordinary collection crafted for leisurely strolls and vibrant summer adventures. The bustling market space continues to welcome guests, showcasing a selection of over 100 Russian labels encompassing apparel, footwear, and accessories.

Moscow Fashion Week, considered as one of the globe's foremost stages for introducing emerging talents, is also actively nurturing an educational initiative. Its primary goal is to provide support to new brands and aspiring fashion disciples. Esteemed fashion experts eagerly impart their wealth of experience and expertise through master classes and lectures during the event. The program spans from fundamental design principles and contemporary production techniques to brand administration and business expansion.

Fashion enthusiasts were treated to an array of fashion films from Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Russia, the USA, the Philippines, and South Africa at the Artplay Design Center, as part of the World Fashion Shorts festival of short fashion films. This special immersive film event attracted hundreds of guests, providing them with an enriching experience. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to delve into the art of editing fashion photo and video content at a workshop conducted by the New Media School, led by producer Gala Gagarinskaya and photographer Zhenya Vyzov.

ogo citizen (Yakutsk)

The third day of Moscow Fashion Week opened with a captivating showcase by ogo citizen, a brand hailing from Yakutia. Maria Savvina, the creative director, delved into the theme of otherness and alienation in the new collection, as a reflection of navigating a cross-cultural environment. The entire line was crafted using upcycling, readymade, and distress techniques. The collection's essence lay in the unconventional fusion of materials, disparate clothing elements, and striking details such as fluffy fibers resembling feathers, accent seams, and a distressed effect. Attendees marveled at the sight of intricate mini-skirts fashioned from a melding of denim scraps and classic white shirts, alongside shirt sleeve jeans and pocket-derived bermudas. A new trend also emerged - garments adorning a reverse wear style.

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Enidunaeva Sofia (Chelyabinsk)

Sofia Enidunaeva unveiled a deliberately feminine, graceful, and ethereal collection for those who revel in being the center of attention. The show opened with a luxurious pearl-colored evening gown, its texture reminiscent of rose petals. The collection not only features red-carpet ensembles but also outfits tailored for everyday wear. The designer urges a closer look at regal styles: combining bloomers with glossy boots and a bandeau top, voluminous mini-ball gowns with a fitted jacket, and impeccable corsets layered over long-sleeved tops.

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Institute of Business and Design B&D (Moscow)

The Institute of Business and Design B&D plunged the audience into an unexplored realm of futurism. The team presented a collection that seamlessly fuses cut experiments, upcycling techniques, and forthcoming fashion trends, heralding a stylish revolution. The showcase featured tights layered over shoes, alongside a captivating interplay of textures and patches, yielding exotic and one-of-a-kind ensembles. Additionally, hints of the future emerged through metallized elements: chain-like embellishments reminiscent of chainmail, and a suit that seemingly emulated a cyborg aesthetic, achieved through patch pockets, belts, and other details evoking the essence of diverse mechanical parts.

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ASLP Dagestan (Mackhachkala)

The ASLP Dagestan brand transported the audience to the colourfult landscapes of Dagestan. The sartorial journey commenced with a captivating display where a man in traditional attire showcased mesmerizing tricks. The creative director of ASLP Dagestan reimagined their people's heritage products in a new light: modern, experimental, and daring, while honoring the country's rich cultural tapestry. The ensembles featured traditional burkas adorned with 3D appliques, capes shimmering with sequins, Dagestani girls' dresses intricately patterned with national motifs and fringes. Noteworthy were the harmonious color pairings: from pomegranate and olive to buttery hues with sky blue accents, and dark orange complemented by the mesmerizing turquoise shade.

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Miguel Llopis (Spain)

From the sunny lands of Spain, warm greetings arrive courtesy of Miguel Llopis, whose collection pays homage to the mesmerizing beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. The color palette of the line - pearl, coral, sand, and azure - was enriched with serene tones like black, ash, and beige. Miguel Llopis accentuated feminine contours with a tailored silhouette, where airy fabrics harmoniously met with asymmetrical necklines and luxurious hemlines.

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Big Brooch (Ekaterinburg)

The new collection from Big Brooch encapsulates the essence of water as a symbol of boundless potential and transformation. This theme is evident in the sleek silhouettes featuring O-shaped sleeves, ethereal basques and hems, sheer fabrics, and lustrous materials. 3D appliqués resembling scales, dynamic coral-like fringe, and blooming floral patches adorned the designs. The color palette, encompassing pearl, translucent blue, and powdery hues, served as another gateway to the underwater realm. Additionally, the distinctive "sea" textures within the collection were meticulously crafted by designer Olesya Zhuravleva, employing her unique artistic techniques.

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Unke (Tver)

The Unke brand stands out in drawing inspiration from natural marvels, seamlessly translating their beauty into clothing. For their latest collection, the brand has dedicated a capsule to "light and shadow." In this endeavor, the designer Unke artfully captures the interplay of light at various moments of the day, delving into the enchanting effect of plant shadows cascading onto garments as if frozen in time. The details also contribute to this dance of light: contrasting seams and ruffles form their own intriguing shadows on the attire, while tan marks on the models' skin delineate imaginary jewelry, adding an extra layer of tan.

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Lesel (Moscow)

The Lesel brand unveiled its fall-winter collection titled “Bioforms” during Moscow Fashion Week. This collection embodies the concept of merging natural biomorphic shapes with fluid silhouettes and soft fabrics. Breezy bomber jackets and parkas, quilted scarves, jackets, and raincoats effortlessly blend with pleated skirts, sheer long sleeves, tailored pants, and elegant wool bermuda shorts.

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Maison Suzanna Bars (Moscow)

Step into the enigmatic world of the Victorian era infused with gothic aesthetics, courtesy of Maison Suzanna Bars. Drawing inspiration from the decadence trend, the brand's lead designer, Suzanna Bars, unveiled the captivating “Requiem” collection at Moscow Fashion Week. Transported back in time, the audience beheld the vision of elegant ladies adorned in lavish dresses with regal hems, accentuated by snug corsets that highlighted their graceful figures, while openwork maxis meandered through shadowy streets and castles. Complete with lace veils, voluminous cuffs, striking buttons and collars, as well as elaborate bows and Victorian headpieces, the gothic ensembles exuded an air of mystery and allure.

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Nelly Kruk (Nizhniy Novgorod)

The Nelly Kruk brand showcased an ethereal collection in every sense of the term. Designer Nelly Kruk unveiled their latest distinctive collection named “Flight to Yourself”, drawing inspiration from the multifaceted nature of the human voyage. Within this capsule, airy dresses and delicate jackets harmonized with billowing skirts, seamlessly transitioning into structured silhouettes accentuated by corsets, ornate drapery, belts, basques, and tailored elements. The predominant color scheme of snow-white and powdery hues, intermingled with occasional dark tones, added depth and contrast to the breathtaking ensembles.

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Measure (Makhachkala)

Zainab Saidulayeva, the visionary behind the Measure brand, addresses a crucial matter in her fall-summer collection Kubeshi: the waning artistry of Kubachi goldsmiths, whose creations now risk being forgotten on souvenir shop shelves. To breathe new life into these exquisite crafts, traditional iconic motifs embellished graceful maxi dresses, while elegant and flowing silhouettes formed the cornerstone of the collection. The capsule exuded an aura of refinement with its muted and sophisticated color palette of chocolate, milk, emerald, and buttery tones. Despite the understated cultural nuances, Zainab Saidulayeva also expertly incorporated slightly intricate and asymmetrical designs, serving as a poignant reminder that cultural heritage thrives when we actively nurture and infuse it into contemporary society.

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Boyari (Moscow)

The Russian-French Fashion House Boyari delved into a philosophical theme with their collection “Gender Differences”. This concept was conveyed through the selection of materials, silhouettes, and color palette, all aimed at highlighting the beauty and individuality of each person. Black emerged as the predominant color, a neutral hue that commanded attention rather than blending into the background. Deconstructed leather jackets, vests, and raincoats took center stage, each revealing a unique interpretation when worn.

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Grushevaya (Penza)

Anastasia Ryzhova, the creative force behind Grushevaya, expertly unveiled a collection reminiscent of old sepia-toned photographs with “Sepia”. Through this enchanting showcase, hints of native Russian motifs were artfully interwoven into billowy sleeves, dresses, and blouses featuring characteristic draping across the chest and wide triangular cutouts on the necklines. The palette of subdued hues - such as chocolate, beige, and sandy tones - exuded a slightly weathered charm, reminiscent of antiquated albums preserving faded memories. This effect beautifully captures the essence of nostalgia, akin to gazing upon treasured photographs of a bygone era.

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Imkmode (Moscow)

The day concluded with the show by Imkmode brand. Designer Maria Kurdyumova wove a narrative of shapes and silhouettes inspired by cherished childhood memories and interests into her collection. Embracing tradition, the Imkmode brand showcased a monochromatic palette dominated by the elegance, restraint, and enigmatic charm of black - a hue revered by the designer for its pure, undistracted essence that allows individual personalities to shine through. The silhouettes showcased at the event paid tribute to characters from contemporary animations, featuring corsets with sharp details reminiscent of fairy costumes. Footwear included high platform shoes and block heels that evoked the charm of doll outfits, while captivating boots gave a nod to the enchantresses.

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The Lecture Hall featured a distinguished list of speakers including Lucy Pylayeva, TV presenter, actress, fashion expert, Ekaterina Svirina, fashion expert, lecturer at leading universities, Ruslan Migranov, fashion historian, Elena Bugranova, President of the Union of Buyers of Russia. The discussion was attended by Roman Varakin, resident of the production center “Insight People”, Kirill Hon, blogger-stylist, Influencer, Galina Rzhaksenskaya, TV presenter, businesswoman, Victoria Ivanova, lifestyle and beauty blogger, TV presenter.