Shopping and fashion in Moscow have long been synonymous with grand department stores GUM and TSUM, infamous for their über-luxury and crowds of prying tourists. In reality, though, the capital is an intricate map of hidden shopping treasures, many of those being unique ...
St. Petersburg might be first and foremost known for its cultural heritage and a palpable feeling of mystery, associated by many with romanticised literature of the Imperial Russia. The city of now, however, draws visitors in with an atmosphere that is both historical ...
Winter White
White would make a powerful statement this Fall, and the verdict: wear it head to toe. There’s something about winter white in a classic cut like a trouser or pencil skirt, so alluring and chic.
RUBAN, Valentin Yudashkin, A'La Russe
Artemklimchuk, Bevza, Omelya Atelier
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Russia had many difficult moments during the past two centuries: wars, economic and social issues, but there was never shortage of creative people trying to express themselves through clothes they make and wear. "Fashion as the Mirror of History: 200 Years of Russian ...
Dmitry Loginov, the mastermind behind Arsenicum, has created a dark and ominous Fall collection. This Muscovite’s Fall vision is for the fashion-forward man and the audacious woman. Much different than his Spring collection, his pieces this Fall cross gender lines, where similar looks ...
Traditional Russian embroidery intertwines itself closely with the history of Russia, or more precisely, the land that it now occupies. Seen as an ubiquitous folk tradition, it is, in fact, a diverse and multi-faceted skill that spread and evolved through centuries and over geographical borders, equally distinguishing and uniting people. Continue reading “Russian Embroidery” »
Russian street style is a mix of uptown and downtown – the catch: the ladies on the street have mastered alternating between the two in a flash. Whether the aesthetic is prim and proper, or edgy and modern, it is being captured by the likes of famous fashion photographers such as Tommy Ton, and Scott Schuman, putting the aesthetic of Russian women on the map of high fashion. Continue reading “Russian Street Style” »
White would make a powerful statement this Fall, and the verdict: wear it head to toe. There’s something about winter white in a classic cut like a trouser or pencil skirt, so alluring and chic.
St. Petersburg might be first and foremost known for its cultural heritage and a palpable feeling of mystery, associated by many with romanticised literature of the Imperial Russia. The city of now, however, draws visitors in with an atmosphere that is both historical and irrevocably modern, touching upon everything from cultural outings to work life and shopping. The latter is an altogether different experience from what one might expect, as independent brands and stores successfully channel the energy of the city in offering an exciting shopping trip and a cultural excursion at the same time. Continue reading “Guide to Shopping in St Petersburg” »