Moscow Fashion Week took place in Manege in the Russian capital from October 4 to October 9. It has become international as before; Designers from China, India, Indonesia, UAE, Costa Rica, South Africa and Brazil came to showcase their collections.
A fashion forum called BRICS+ Fashion Summit was planned to coincide with the Week, with a business program and plenary sessions attended by experts from Russia and other countries. The most pressing issues were discussed – for example, cultural appropriation, which is important for the countries of the Global South: discussion participants tried to understand where the line lies between the inspiration that designers and stylists draw from elements of national costume. different countries and thoughtless copying of their favorite details.
There were more than 200 participants in Moscow Fashion Week: Moscow, St. Brands from St. Petersburg, Makhachkala, Cheboksary, Ufa, Omsk, Murmansk, Kazan, Nalchik and other Russian cities presented their collections. There were well-known stars in the week – for example, the favorite of pop artists Igor Gulyaev, who invited the singer Lolita as a model, Yulia Dalakyan, an experienced participant of Russian fashion events, or Alexander Rogov, the favorite of fashion critics, stylist and designer. For Little Russian brands – especially the first participant in the Omsk Week brand ap design – the show at the Moscow Manege has become an opportunity to reach a new level of recognition. A major event of the week was the demonstration in memory of Yegor Zaitsev; Guests were presented with futuristic, avant-garde collections created by the designer in 2010.
In the week, the direction of conservative fashion was presented in full – conservative clothes created taking into account religious requirements. Brands Measure (Makhachkala), hatsibana and SaiJamin (Nalchik), Sponta (Uchkeken), Zuhat (Moscow) proved that modest is not boring at all, and it turned out that it is quite possible to create both sporty and stylish within the framework of the trend. and luxury collection clothing that portrays the national costume.
The most important result of the week was the general impression from the fashion shows: Russian fashion designers have successfully integrated into the global fashion process. The collections were beautiful, thoughtful, had an idea and concept. And they allowed us to highlight 10 current trends.
winding fixing
Relaxed silhouettes, loose fit, soft shoulder lines – all this means it’s not possible to button up all the buttons. And there is no need for this: Breathe more freely, wrap up your jacket, cape or coat, loosen your belt, the brands Vestiaire, Lena Karnauhova, LESIA LISUN, Depended_to, Soroka On Course, ap design encourage us.
Oversized
The trend of voluminous bombers and coats, giant jackets, broad shoulders and baggy sweatshirts has been on the catwalks for many years. It is impossible to resist this, and there is no need to do so. Moreover, large size does not mean lack of elegance. Delicate pastel or pearl gray shades make plus-size looks soft and girly when paired with short shorts or lace tights. And if you do not want tenderness, a rough men’s jacket with voluminous shoulders will add self-confidence. Fortunately, there is a choice – brands Lena Karnauhova, Oksana Kosareva, Yana Besfamilnaya, Rogov, Alena Musaeva, BITTE_RUHE, Depended_to, ap design.
folds
The move towards femininity is confirmed by skirts, dresses and even tops that flow over the body and gather in soft folds or firm folds. First of all, it’s beautiful. Secondly, especially if something light, pastel and soft flows on the body, like Anna Kropotova, Oksana Kosareva, MERÉ.
corsets
A corset is always a loud statement, an expression of femininity and fortitude (it is necessary to tighten it). The corset can be worn as a top or a bright accessory; Hard leather like Li Lab, Alsu M.’s No. It can be modestly erotic, like the 6th, or cheerful, like by/das or Koss Koss.
Transparency
Chiffon, organza, lace are the main global trends that move on the catwalks from season to season. Russian designers are no exception. Lace skirts and suits, “naked dresses” and transparent blouses are indispensable this season; Approved by Alsu M., Efremov, Li Lab, Oksana Kosareva, Rogov, ohh.mirra, Büro Unique, Gapanovich No. 6 , Shatu1997.
Cloak
Another global trend that attracts the attention of Russian designers. An elegant cape immediately takes the look to a new level – it’s not for nothing that Melania Trump and Meghan Markle appreciate such styles. The back becomes straighter, posture becomes prouder, neck becomes freer. All you have to do is throw a cloak over your shoulders, as Efremov, Vestiaire, Leffers, Depended_to suggest.
Torn and half dissolved
The post-apocalyptic theme is becoming part of world fashion – some fashion designers have their own gloomy views on life and clothing. However, the loose stuff also comes from a lack of humor and disregard for convention. If this sounds like you, you can get ideas from by/das, Ianis Chamalidy, Yana Besfamilnaya.
Ruffles and frills
However, it was still not the somber mood that dominated the Manege podiums. Ruffles and ruffles dominated the catwalk this year, as did transparent materials. Models from Loom by Rodina, Paseshnic, Gapanovich and Flashin appeared on the catwalk with a flying gait in slightly swinging tops, skirts, blouses and dresses.
wine red color
The shades of wines this year are popular all over the world; You can choose according to your taste, from rich port and Marsala to young pinot noir. Such a little red is not harmful to health and even gives strength to the image. It is not for nothing that red is seen as the color of those who like to attract attention and show power. For inspiration, go to the works of Alena Cojocaru: Avaiia, Alena Musaeva, Anro.
ethnicity
What is Fashion Week in Russia without searching for your cultural code? In this sense, representatives of the conservative fashion trend from the North Caucasus particularly stood out. But they’re not the only ones. The aesthetics of the Russian North and the symbolism of Pushkin’s “The Tale of Tsar Saltan” and the Swan Princess are dissected by Gapanovich. Dresses and shirts were shown by Atelier Irina Vorobyeva. Models wore kokoshniks (or rather crowns), fiori dress code and ethnofresh, White Crow by Alena Nega.