Fashion
15 Russian Fashion Week Looks That'll Make You Want to Get on a Plane to Moscow
Thursday was the last day of Russian Fashion Week, and like Indian Fashion Week, it didn't get a lot of press in the West. But it's worth taking a look at: It was a beautiful affair with Russian designers displaying their collections and with many Russian fashion fans feverishly documenting their favorite shows on Instagram.
Unlike most fashion weeks, which tend to host designers from all over the world, Russian Fashion Week had almost exclusively Russian designers. Also, since most established designers from the country showcase their work at the more popular events in Paris and New York, most of the designers in Moscow last week were very young (as far as designers go). Nevertheless, their designs were innovative and impressive. Although Russia certainly doesn't have the same trendsetting style reputation as, say, Paris — most of us probably imagine fur, tracksuits, and figure-skater dresses — the clothes featured on the runways this week seem to suggest that Russia may have a future as a great world fashion power.
The best part of Fashion Week in Russia is probably its diversity. The clothes range from punk-inspired mohawks to outfits that look like they were stolen from Grace Kelly's closet. And, needless to say, they're all pretty fabulous. Here are the highlights.
ContrFashion
This is like a goth interpretation of a Victoria's Secret angel.
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ContrFashion
Oh, if only this has been around for last year's Met Gala!
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Goga Nikabadze
I FOUND CARMEN SANDIEGO!
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Slava Zaitsev
That's a hat.
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Slava Zaitsev
I love how vintage this looks.
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Dasha Gauser
Check out the hem on the dress on the right. Whoa!
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Anastasia Vereschagina
For your inner fairy princess.
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Villa Turgenev
This feels very "Balenciaga" to me. And by that I mean I can imagine Kristen Stewart wearing it on the red carpet, with sneakers.
Image: dariamatsievskaya/Instagram
Ria Keburia
Annie Hall!
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Zarina
Grace Kelly!
Image: pervoy_prishla/Instagram
Maroussia Zaitseva
I can't wait for the day when turbans are no longer a "statement" piece.
Image: katrinpolyakovskaya/Instagram
Laroom
This coat is the coat of my dreams.
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Laroom
Going back to their Russian roots.
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Esme Vie
I would pay just to touch that fabric.
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