The start of the Ukrainian Fashion Week was marked by the highly-awaited show of Lilia Poustovit whose eponymous line has long been deemed an epitome of national fashion, long before the concept of modernised folk symbolism gained its wide-spread popularity. The already familiar minimalistic clean cuts, frequently over-sized shapes and unique [Continue reading...]

Christina Bobkova’s new collection for the spring-summer 2013 season proved to be one of the highlights of the Ukrainian Fashion Week that took place back in October this year. Known for her strong aesthetic that emphasizes the idea of a modern, confident and adventurous woman, the designer did not disappoint, showing a collection of [Continue reading...]

Russian fashion season would not be complete without the much awaited show by A La Russe whose feminine and elegant clothes have been receiving rave reviews in the past few seasons. In line with the brand’s aesthetic, Anastasia Romantsova once again designed a collection that serves both as a reminder of the bygone romanticised era [Continue reading...]

With the likes of such industry key players and brands as Stella McCartney, Bono’s Edun, Livia Firth’s Eco Age advocating sustainable, cruelty-free fashion, it is not surprising that the so-called eco-movement is going through its revival. Once an expensive, but frequently scorned “homely” option, eco-fashion is now rapidly gaining [Continue reading...]

‘Cycles and Seasons’ is a term that non-Russian fashion press have only recently become aware of, and in light of the latest news about the project’s termination, it becomes evident how little is known about Russian fashion in the rest of the world. Cycles and Seasons by Mastercard was launched in April 2009 as “an [Continue reading...]