22 May 2013
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.
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Tags: embroidery, evgenia dorofeeva, traditional costume
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21 May 2013
Dasha Zhukova covers (and guest edits) Vogue Russia June 2013
Patrick Demarchelier (Photographer)
Fabien Baron (Art Director)
Dasha Zhukova (Editor)
Ludivine Poiblanc (Fashion Editor/Stylist)
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Tags: anne vyalitsyna, dasha zhukova, elle russia, harper's bazaar russia, karolina kurkova, patrick demarchelier, sarah jessica parker, thom browne, vogue russia, vogue ukraine
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20 May 2013
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.
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Tags: a la russe, bloggers, miroslava duma, mollie rifkin, russian, street style
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13 May 2013
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.
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Tags: a la russe, anna october, artem klimchuk, bevza, bobkova, bohemique, chapurin, fall, fw 2013, kamenskayakononova, litkovskaya, mollie rifkin, podolyan, ruban, russian, trends, ukrainian, vika gazinskaya
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11 May 2013
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 8-store, antipodium, babochka, cyrille gassiline, david koma, day and night, evgenia dorofeeva, homo consommatus, lyyk design market, opium concept store, pirosmani, saint-petersburg, shopping, taiga space
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