02 June 2013
Extravagant materials constructed the costumes of the Ballets Russes. Rich tapestries, ornate embroideries, lavish jewels, and bright colors brought the stories to life on the stage, and aided in producing an avant-garde and revolutionary experience for the audience which gave the Ballets Russes its fame today.
Otherworldly tales inspired the performances: pagan themes such as sacrifice infused The Rite of Spring, Firebird stemmed from a magical, folkloric character, puppets and jesters streamlined Petrushka. Such imaginative ideas necessitated exotic costumes.
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29 May 2013
The gray coat
This year’s gray coat is anything but dull! A menswear inspired piece seen on the runways in prominently below the knee lengths with double lapel collars, this overcoat works over anything, and will keep you warm all season long. Wear with tights and a chunky heel, as seen at Przhonskaya, so as not to let the coat overwhelm you.
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Tags: arsenicum, bevza, chapurin, domanoff, elenareva, fall, fw 2013, kamenskayakononova, kira plastinina, mollie rifkin, paskal, ruban, russian, trends, ukrainian, vika gazinskaya, yudashkin
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27 May 2013
Kamenskayakononova white asymmetrical dress
This modern, asymmetrical dress oozes confidence and is the perfect getup for that dinner party you’ve wanted to plan: look the part of the ‘hostess with the mostess!’ Keep the details minimal and clean. Simply add a sleek low-bun hairstyle, a red lip, and a white pump. Word of caution: do not wear this gorgeous piece in the color of the season to a bridal function- you’ll steal the spotlight in white!
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Tags: chapurin, dasha gauser, elenareva, kamenskayakononova, kira plastinina, mollie rifkin, vika gazinskaya
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24 May 2013
Anne Vyalitsyna stars not in one but in three editorials for Elle Russia June 2013, making it a must-have issue for her fans. The versatile supermodel rocks everything from beachwear to evening gowns.
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Tags: anne vyalitsyna, asa tallgard, Daria Anichkina, elle russia
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22 May 2013
The much awaited re-launch of the magazine, which was once in the top 3 most popular glossies, is scheduled for this coming fall.
L’Officiel Russia had a glorious but challenging past. After a series of lawsuits following the epic dismissal of its famed EIC Evelina Khromtchenko (the vacant place was filled with the Russian publisher’s wife) the magazine has ceased publication in 2011.
Now Les Editions Jalou is taking charge. The lucrative Russian market prompted the French media group to invest almost $30 million in opening a branch in Russia that will be publishing all their titles: L’Officiel, L’Officiel Hommes, L’Officiel Art, Jalouse, etc.
In his comment regarding the re-launch of L’Officiel Russia Vladimir Pomukchinsky, the president of Jalou Russia, has mentioned “a charismatic editor-in-chief, well known to foreign fashion brands”. Could Ms Khromtchenko be back as well?
Tags: evelina khromtchenko, l'officiel russia, magazine
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