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...]

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 [Continue reading...]

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 in their kind. [Continue reading...]

Traditional Russian fashion is hardly imaginable without famed colourful scarves that instantly evoke associations with “babushka”, rural countryside and practically everything that is historically deemed to be Russian. These vivid and characterful scarves were once a necessity for innumerous villagers and city dwellers of then Old Russia and [Continue reading...]

Non-nonsense sensuality and refined femininity are evidently the heart and soul of the young Russian fashion label Bohemique. The recently released images of their Demi Couture S/S 2013 collection show 36 dramatic looks inspired by renown Hollywood beauties like Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monro, whose timeless appeal corresponds well to the [Continue reading...]