…as seen on Russian and Ukrainian catwalks. Fall/winter 2012 fashion is full of contrasts. Black and red, military and ladylike, brocade and sheer fabrics go hand in hand, defining women’...
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… We New Yorkers may not be quite there yet, but bad weather won’t stop us from pondering a resort wardrobe! So, today I would like to show you a d...
What could possibly be more amazing than spending two weeks on French Côte D’Azur doing what you love most (it is blogging, right?). If The French Job sounds like your thing, read along. Luxury...
Finally, there is a place in the United States where you can buy Vika Gazinskaya. Fivestory, a new luxury boutique opened last week in New York, offers a unique shopping experience. Created by a youn...
Having read this article in The Moscow Times I found out three amusing things: 1) Russian men don’t want to dress fashionably 2) 37% of men’s clothing in Russia is purchased by women 3) S...
When I hear “Bobkova”, I think black. Sometimes navy blue. But this capsule collection for Physical Element boutique is special in two ways: it features all the best elements from last co...
I just can get enough of this song! It is sheer magic. Listen to Liv Tyler’s reinterpretation of the INXS hit “Need You Tonight” again while looking at all the cool pictures taken by me and other blo...
Ukrainian designer Vladimir Podolyan mysteriously understands just what women want: timeless, comfortable clothes that lets our personality shine through. Today I feel adventurous, so I spiced up thi...
Vika Gazinskaya once said in an interview that she loved making clothes ever since she was a child. Well, a child’s imagination isn’t yet restricted by notions of right and wrong. When a ...
ARTEMKLIMCHUK F/W 2012-13 at Ukrainian Fashion Week (picture courtesy of fashionweek.ua) I keep discovering great new blogs and sharing the knowledge with you! In my opinion, Ukrainian bloggers are m...
I’m playing tough girl here, which I am not in the least bit (you can tell how hard I tried by my funny face expressions). But I love pretending I’m somebody else and dressing up, down an...
RUSSIAN FILM POSTERS: 1900-1930 By Maria-Christina Boerner Vivays Publishing, 192 pages, 196 illustrations In the early 20th century a staggering 60 percent of Russian population was illiterate. Yet ...
Dear all, I’m happy to present you my other passion. Books were always among my best friends. I enjoy reading, collecting, discussing, wishlisting them no less than I would be excited about a d...
How to make a fashion blogger review your collection or product? Read my guest post in Bridge Showroom’s blog and find out. Introduction to Blogger Relations: http://www.bridgeshowroom.com/ 2012...
Can you imagine? I’m honored to be one of ten bloggers from different countries taking part in a special collaboration with Givenchy to celebrate the launch of their new fragrance Very Irrésist...
…which is, actually, green. Don’t ask! As the red carpet season is in full swing I did a little bit of research to present you with a different perspective on Russian style. I don’t...
…but kind of close, don’t you think? Carolina Herrera F/W 2012 vs. Vika Gazinskaya S/S 2012 More Vika… Carolina Herrera runway picture is courtesy of nowfashion.com Copyright ©...
As almost all dates have been announced, I’m happy to present you this F/W 2012-13 fashion week calendar for Russia and Ukraine. I can’t wait to see all the beauty! For more information ...
…as seen on Russian and Ukrainian catwalks. Global trends, that is. I’m not listing here anything obvious like white, hotpants or floral print, but would be happy to do a post if you ask!...
I was delighted to see that my other feature about Russian bloggers turned out to be insanely popular. The blog of your truly is often found by keywords “Russian fashion blogger”, so, as ...
2011 has been a truly great year, productive, inspiring and memorable! I met so many wonderful people, started two more blogs, went to my first fashion show as a blogger… But the most important...
Nadja Auermann. Anastasia Shershen.
Take a break, Jeremy Scott! Several Ukrainian designers took part in Fashionable Support project to celebrate UEFA EURO 2012 Poland – Ukraine. They were asked to create one unique design of sne...
Congratulations to Evelina Mambetova! There are three styles of Mulberry handbags named after her: a satchel, a hobo and a large satchel. Ukrainian model Evelina Mambetova has walked many shows inclu...
I have just read this article How to Market to Russia’s Rich in Luxury Daily and my head almost exploded. I’ll try to unwind by writing this post otherwise it will kill me. 1. Don’t...
Ukrainian designer Svetlana Bevza launched her eponymous label in 2006 and has since proved that the concept of minimalism is truly inexhaustible. Minimalism can be aristocratic, like in Bevza F/W 20...
Bobkova S/S 2012 collection, shown at Ukrainian Fashion Week, was inspired by nature. Drapes resemble waterfalls, skewed cut reminds us that symmetry is artificial and the blue-grey color palette off...
I would like to publish this review here as a precursor to the launch of my new blog dedicated entirely to fashion books. DAPHNE GUINNESS By Valerie Steele and Daphne Guinness Yale University Press, ...
Five days before the official premiere at Cycles and Seasons by Mastercard in Moscow Vika Gazinskaya S/S 2012 collection is in each and every blog. “Isn’t it an unthinkable breach of etiq...
As we are now in the middle of the Russian-Ukrainian fashion month, I would like to post an overview of what is happening right now in both countries. In the picture: a design from TOSHA S/S 2012 col...
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