A round of social media chatter followed the OK magazine awards as journalist Ksenia Sobchak shared her take on Ida Galich’s red carpet appearance. The commentary appeared on Sobchak’s own Telegram channel, where the public was invited to weigh in on the look and the impressions it created.
OK magazine hosted its annual awards on a Wednesday, November 8, with Ida Galich taking center stage as a guest. For the evening she chose a black dress featuring a velvet bodice and a flouncy, tiered skirt. While many attendees complimented the ensemble, Sobchak expressed a different view, inviting readers to consider how the outfit read on camera and in photographs.
“I felt uneasy about Ida’s dress at the OK Awards,” Sobchak remarked in one post, suggesting that a figure with a new public profile might be better complemented by silhouettes that emphasize form without excess. The comment sparked a broader conversation about fashion, body image, and stylistic boldness among public figures.
Earlier in September, Sobchak had appeared in a video donning a noticeably unconventional outfit — torn jeans paired with a tight black T-shirt that featured intentional cuts. The exchange prompted comments from colleagues and fans alike, including Borodina, who described the look as having a striking conceptual edge.
Borodina noted that her response to the video helped ignite a public dialogue, acknowledging that criticism can quickly fuel a heated online debate. She drew a parallel between Sobchak’s appearance and a classic film aesthetic, joking that the ensemble evoked the vibe of a certain retro character from a beloved Russian comedy.
“That style of the old-school cinema heroine has a certain charm,” Borodina observed, suggesting that fashion can be provocative yet stylish in its own right. She added that the way someone dresses can reflect confidence and personal taste, and it’s important to let people express themselves.
In a later chat on air, Borodina addressed Sobchak directly, expressing affection and urging a lighter touch in public commentary. She encouraged a return to a reserved, personal style that mirrors more intimate fashion choices from earlier decades, while still leaving room for modern experimentation.
There was also a note of past splendor in the conversation, referencing a birthday look once worn by Sobchak that drew attention for its considerable price, hinting at the broader dynamics of celebrity fashion, media scrutiny, and the economics of dressing for high-profile events. This thread underscored how outfits can become talking points far beyond the event itself, entering discussions about taste, status, and the evolving standards of red-carpet culture.