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By Daria Chernyshova
Moscow News
http://mnweekly.ru/culture/20071025/55285416. html
Oct 25 2007
Russia
Last week marked a new high for the world of Russian fashion as well
known designers and models flocked to the capital for the tenth annual
Russian Fashion Week. For one week - October 14-21 - more than 50
domestic and foreign designers wowed the fashion-savvy crowds with
their new collections.
The assorted events took place at locations around Moscow, which
marked a new innovation for Russian Fashion Week. The Smirnov mansion
on Tverskoy Boulevard, the "Arma" factory Art Angar, the musical
theater of Stanislavsky and Nemi­rovich-Danchenko, the State Central
Museum of Contemporary History of Russia, and TSUM were all grouped
into the so-called "Fashion Ring of Moscow." Traffic around these
points proved heavy, but fashion watchers from the media and industry
were transported with little hassle via shuttle buses between the
various shows.
Just five brief years ago, few people associated fashion with Russia.
But this year's anniversary proved that it does exist, and moreover,
it is flourishing. Industry statistics show that a whopping seven
percent of annual turnover in the fashion industry is based on profits
from Russia.
The opening of the week kicked off in the Musical Theater, where MAX
Chernitsov's collection was given its turn down the catwalk. His hot
new collection was devoted to fire and firemen.
The second day began with the work of Armenian designers, Arevik
Simonyan and NUR. The former presented a light summer collection,
full of femininity and the fresh mood of spring. During the show,
a dark-skinned boy beat out traditional Armenian tunes on a drum. The
"Armenian line" was very visible in the collection: a wide assortment
of light and pastel colors, nicely offset with deep, vivid hues. Many
of the details - bright crystals and colorful, chunky jewels -
immediately brought to mind the wonderful land of Armenia.
Next up, talented artist NUR presented his stunning jewellry
collection, which complimented outrageous costumes consisting of
cosmic evening dresses and immense hats. The show was bewitching,
and feastured a girl who resembled singer Plava Laguna from The Fifth
Element movie. The singer, who was accompanied by other models on
stage, possessed a profound and sweet voice.
There were quite a large number of shows that presented beautiful
collections brimming with the spirit of youth. They include one by
Teplov, "shine - by Julia Dalakian," and "romanticism," in which
Catherine Malandrino tried to capture the spirit of Paris.
On Saturday in the Smirnov's mansion on Tverskoy Boulevard there was
Veronika Jeanvie and Paco Rabannne's show. This place itself was a
setting full of aristocratic magnificence. Within the walls of this
noble house in the center of Moscow, decorated in various architectural
styles, perfect and truly beautiful dresses were presented. Moving
from hall to hall was a really good and fresh idea - there was a
'circle' around the house that models followed presenting dresses to
the audience.
Then the fashion parade changed its location and Nicky Hilton's
collection "Nicholai" was presented in the Art Angar. On the stage, her
collection offered light chic. Her models were dressed in comfortable
clothes, which seemed to exactly represent her own position - she is
a young, talented and stylish woman.
It featured wonderful music, and ended with Nicky modestly
waving a hand to the audience - that was a really nice gesture,
not over-the-top, and left an airy and stylish impression of her
appearance in Moscow.
Many of the designers presented wonderful accessories - big bags with
shining gloss surfaces. That appears to be a new trend, because this
gloss was seen on other accessories like shoes and jewels.
On Sunday, there was a great after-party at the popular club
"Diagilev," which was an official sponsor of the week's event.
The fashion parade and fashion circulation organized in Moscow
during these October days brought together lots of famous people,
representatives of the Russian beau monde. They attended fashion week
either in search for publicity, or out of curiosity to understand
new fashion trends in the upcoming season.
All in all, the week's event proved once again that Moscow remains
an important stop on the international fashion circuit.
--Boundary_(ID_4v2YARDq68VxwBZqcQdXRQ)--
By Daria Chernyshova
Moscow News
http://mnweekly.ru/culture/20071025/55285416. html
Oct 25 2007
Russia
Last week marked a new high for the world of Russian fashion as well
known designers and models flocked to the capital for the tenth annual
Russian Fashion Week. For one week - October 14-21 - more than 50
domestic and foreign designers wowed the fashion-savvy crowds with
their new collections.
The assorted events took place at locations around Moscow, which
marked a new innovation for Russian Fashion Week. The Smirnov mansion
on Tverskoy Boulevard, the "Arma" factory Art Angar, the musical
theater of Stanislavsky and Nemi­rovich-Danchenko, the State Central
Museum of Contemporary History of Russia, and TSUM were all grouped
into the so-called "Fashion Ring of Moscow." Traffic around these
points proved heavy, but fashion watchers from the media and industry
were transported with little hassle via shuttle buses between the
various shows.
Just five brief years ago, few people associated fashion with Russia.
But this year's anniversary proved that it does exist, and moreover,
it is flourishing. Industry statistics show that a whopping seven
percent of annual turnover in the fashion industry is based on profits
from Russia.
The opening of the week kicked off in the Musical Theater, where MAX
Chernitsov's collection was given its turn down the catwalk. His hot
new collection was devoted to fire and firemen.
The second day began with the work of Armenian designers, Arevik
Simonyan and NUR. The former presented a light summer collection,
full of femininity and the fresh mood of spring. During the show,
a dark-skinned boy beat out traditional Armenian tunes on a drum. The
"Armenian line" was very visible in the collection: a wide assortment
of light and pastel colors, nicely offset with deep, vivid hues. Many
of the details - bright crystals and colorful, chunky jewels -
immediately brought to mind the wonderful land of Armenia.
Next up, talented artist NUR presented his stunning jewellry
collection, which complimented outrageous costumes consisting of
cosmic evening dresses and immense hats. The show was bewitching,
and feastured a girl who resembled singer Plava Laguna from The Fifth
Element movie. The singer, who was accompanied by other models on
stage, possessed a profound and sweet voice.
There were quite a large number of shows that presented beautiful
collections brimming with the spirit of youth. They include one by
Teplov, "shine - by Julia Dalakian," and "romanticism," in which
Catherine Malandrino tried to capture the spirit of Paris.
On Saturday in the Smirnov's mansion on Tverskoy Boulevard there was
Veronika Jeanvie and Paco Rabannne's show. This place itself was a
setting full of aristocratic magnificence. Within the walls of this
noble house in the center of Moscow, decorated in various architectural
styles, perfect and truly beautiful dresses were presented. Moving
from hall to hall was a really good and fresh idea - there was a
'circle' around the house that models followed presenting dresses to
the audience.
Then the fashion parade changed its location and Nicky Hilton's
collection "Nicholai" was presented in the Art Angar. On the stage, her
collection offered light chic. Her models were dressed in comfortable
clothes, which seemed to exactly represent her own position - she is
a young, talented and stylish woman.
It featured wonderful music, and ended with Nicky modestly
waving a hand to the audience - that was a really nice gesture,
not over-the-top, and left an airy and stylish impression of her
appearance in Moscow.
Many of the designers presented wonderful accessories - big bags with
shining gloss surfaces. That appears to be a new trend, because this
gloss was seen on other accessories like shoes and jewels.
On Sunday, there was a great after-party at the popular club
"Diagilev," which was an official sponsor of the week's event.
The fashion parade and fashion circulation organized in Moscow
during these October days brought together lots of famous people,
representatives of the Russian beau monde. They attended fashion week
either in search for publicity, or out of curiosity to understand
new fashion trends in the upcoming season.
All in all, the week's event proved once again that Moscow remains
an important stop on the international fashion circuit.
--Boundary_(ID_4v2YARDq68VxwBZqcQdXRQ)--