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Coco Chanel's Russian Period on Display in London

Today Chanel is renowned for her 'little black dress' but during her life she was known for her love of all things Russian.

In Photos: The Lives and Styles of Russian Fashion Icons Valentin Yudashkin and Vyacheslav Zaitsev

The two famed designers passed away within days of each other this week.

Russian Fashion Designer Valentin Yudashkin Dies at 59

Yudashkin was renowned for his elegant and luxurious designs.

Legendary couturier

‘Soviet Dior’ Slava Zaitsev Dead at 85

Zaitsev achieved global success with bright dresses adorned with the flower patterns found on traditional Russian shawls.

domestic designers

Moscow Fashion Week, in Photos

This year's event placed a particular emphasis on Russian fashion brands amid Western sanctions stemming from the war in Ukraine.

step toward progress

Vogue Russia Features First Plus-Size Cover Model

While some observers praised Vogue's cover, others slammed the magazine's choice of a conventionally beautiful, slim model.

Royal Hatter Treacy Brings Glamour to Russia Despite Pandemic

"We all need entertainment" during a pandemic, the haute couture hatmaker said.

'Uighur Jail' Note Found in St. Petersburg Shoe Alarms Human Right Experts

In the wake of reports implicating the fashion industry in use of forced labor activists say “burden of proof” lies with The North Face brand.

fashion imitates life

Moscow's Cityscape Inspires Special-Edition Nike Sneakers

The special-edition Air Max 90s pay homage to the Russian capital with a city-inspired color scheme and Cyrillic text.

‘Devil Lips’ Beauty Trend Divides Russian Opinion

Some call the new look ugly, others say it’s the result of Photoshop.

Senior Russian Model Becomes the Face of L’Oreal Paris Ad Campaign

“[Aging] does not scare me, because this is an unknown concept to me,” the famous model said in an interview last year.

Diverse casting

Jeans Retailer Becomes First Major Russian Brand to Feature Hijab-Wearing Model

The company “wanted to make it clear that we make clothing for everyone.”

Pro-Kremlin Rapper Teams Up With Russian Army on New Clothing Line

According to Timati, the clothing line is designed to help those who previously struggled to express their patriotism for Russia.

$100K Stolen From Moscow Louis Vuitton Store, Media Report

The store’s security guard informed police early Monday that the sum was missing when he showed up at work.

In Photos: Dogs Hit the Runway in Moscow's First Costume Show

Moscow puppies hit the runway in the capital's first ever dog costume show.

Russians Tat Up for a Lifetime of Free Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Pizza was forced to cut short a promotional campaign offering a lifetime supply of pizza to customers who tattooed the logo onto their body...

Other Fashions, Other Times

An exhibition about student and subculture fashion trends during perestroika at the Museum of Moscow.

Uniforms for 2018 World Cup Volunteers Unveiled in Russia

More than 17,000 volunteers will wear the official red and gold uniforms when the international tournament kicks off in June.

The Latest in Moscow Street Fashion

Photographer Vyacheslav Shitov captured the most fashionable street style looks in the central districts of Moscow.

News and Openings

Clothing in an art squat, burgers at the butcher, steak specialists, and culinary students serving up breakfast all day long.

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