THE RFB

I guess there is a virus that goes from one designer to another and makes them create all-black collections from time to time. But on the other hand, what can be more natural than dark colors in winter? We are just too spoiled with all that motley hoopla Vogue feeds us. In two years nobody [Continue reading...]

…as seen on Russian and Ukrainian catwalks. Fall/winter 2012 fashion is full of contrasts. Black and red, military and ladylike, brocade and sheer fabrics go hand in hand, defining women’s style during times of economic uncertainty. Rounded/boxy shoulders We are in the 2010s now which means shoulder seams can be found anywhere but on [Continue reading...]

Finally, there is a place in the United States where you can buy Vika Gazinskaya. Fivestory, a new luxury boutique opened last week in New York, offers a unique shopping experience. Created by a young woman for, obviously, young and well-heeled crowd it “blends worldly wit and uptown refinement” (Vogue.com). Indeed, this [Continue reading...]

When I hear “Bobkova”, I think black. Sometimes navy blue. But this capsule collection for Physical Element boutique is special in two ways: it features all the best elements from last collections and introduces a fresh and trendy cobalt blue. I mean I love cobalt but not enough to wear it head to toe, right? [Continue reading...]

Vika Gazinskaya once said in an interview that she loved making clothes ever since she was a child. Well, a child’s imagination isn’t yet restricted by notions of right and wrong. When a little girl sees a piece of wallpaper with a beautiful pattern on it, she may as well use it to make a [Continue reading...]