The farewell ceremony marking the passing of Vyacheslav Zaitsev will take place on May 4 in Schelkovo, a town near Moscow. The announcement came via the Zaitsev Fashion House Telegram channel, which has been closely monitoring updates about the designer’s death and services.
Details released for the memorial indicate that the farewell will be held at 12:00 Moscow time on May 4 at the Life-giving Trinity Cathedral, located at Proletarsky Prospekt 8, building 1, in Schelkovo. The event is described as open to the public, inviting fashion enthusiasts, colleagues, and members of the public to bid farewell to a designer who influenced Russian fashion long before the global stage acknowledged his work. Following the service, the burial is planned for Zhegalovsky Cemetery in the Moscow region.
Vyacheslav Zaitsev, a legendary figure in fashion, passed away on April 30 at the age of 86. Reports from Mash via a Telegram channel indicated he had been hospitalized in Schelkovo after suffering internal bleeding tied to his studio residence in the village of Kablukovo, near Moscow. He subsequently died in intensive care in the early evening. The cause of death and circumstances have been described in official family statements with ongoing tributes from his fans and collaborators.
In recent years, Zaitsev remained visible at public events. Observers noted that he had battled Parkinson’s disease since 2016, yet he continued to participate in appearances with characteristic flair—often seen wearing a hat and sunglasses, seated in a wheelchair, and still exuding a recognizable smile. His presence at events such as Zaryadye and Moscow Fashion Week helped sustain the memory of a designer who opened the first Moscow Fashion Week show in the Park and consistently showcased his Slava Zaitsev line to admirers around the world. The fashion house has highlighted his enduring impact on couture, Russian style, and the global perception of post-Soviet fashion, ensuring his contributions are celebrated in the years ahead. [Mash Telegram channel], [Zaitsev Fashion House].