The global fashion industry event – Moscow Fashion Week – continues at the ‘Manege’ and will run until March 19. The fifth day brought together designers from Moscow, Ivanovo, Kazan, Kaliningrad, and Novosibirsk.
On the runway, archival prints met futuristic silhouettes, sand dunes contrasted with precise architectural lines, and the 1980s vibes blended seamlessly with layered modern styling. Folk motifs were beautifully reinterpreted through contemporary design lense, classical themes were transformed into experimental pieces, and contrasting textures served as the primary artistic tool. Meanwhile, discussions about the future of the industry and new market rules took place in Lecture Hall.
Metrics Branding and Design Academy (Moscow)
The fifth day of Moscow Fashion Week opened with a dynamic runway show from the Metrics Branding and Design Academy graduates. Showcasing fifty looks, the collection played with contrasts of eras and materials – combining sharp, modern suits with elegant floor-length dresses. Asymmetry and layering were the key artistic techniques. The collection featured contrasting textures: latex paired with airy chiffon. Meanwhile the color palette ranged from basic black, white, and gray to bold accents of red, purple, and sky blue.
The Novosibirsk Technological Institute of A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Novosibirsk)
Students of the Novosibirsk Technological Institute of A.N. Kosygin Russian State Universityshowcased a collection inspired by the vast natural landscapes of Russia. The lineup balanced delicate futuristic elements with bold and sensual designs. The check pattern serves as the collection’s central accent, featured across coats, skirts, and accessories. Through thoughtful use of fabric, texture, and details, the designers explore a connection to nature, traditions, and national values, inspired by forests, mountains, steppe, and ocean. Experimental silhouettes inspired by traditional Russian folk costumes demonstrated their timeless relevance, seamlessly blending of tradition with modernity.
Miditi (Kaliningrad)
Kaliningrad’s Miditi presented a collection dedicated to its region. The lineup featured 23 pieces in a sophisticated sandy beige palette, ranging from bright white to soft beige. The elegant outfits were complemented by pillbox hats paired with tulle, creating a delicate veil effect, which served as a graceful accent to the show. The silhouettes echoed the shapes of dunes, emphasizing natural fluidity and movement through layered textures.
Zotēme (Moscow)
Moscow-based Zotēme showcased a collection rooted in color contrast and deep cultural references. Inspired by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin’s artwork, the line featured corsets, suits, skirts, and dresses with flowing hems. The centerpiece was the depiction of a woman in the artist’s work, which appeared as a print on one of the dresses. Special attention was given to prints based on Petrov-Vodkin’s paintings.
Shakirova Brand (Kazan)
In the latest collection of Kazan’s Shakirova Brand, the designer combined a rich mix of textures and shades – pink, red, and blue. Minimalist silhouettes were elevated with bold accessories and embroidery, while floral motifs created a fresh, spring-like mood. Carefully chosen fabrics included structured yet airy summer taffeta, festive jacquard, while cotton and denim offered a solid base for creative expression. Straps, ties, and knots allowed for transforming the look to match different moods and styles.
Ivan Kutuzov (Ivanovo)
Ivan Kutuzov, founder of the eponymous brand, presented a collection inspired by the heritage of the Ivanovo Chintz Museum. The designer reimagined Soviet-era factory patterns from the late 1920s–30s, blending them with the aesthetic of work uniforms. This resulted in a surprisingly fresh menswear approach. The lineup included dense and transparent turtlenecks with dynamic prints, as well as white cotton shirts with bold patterns. The influence of avant-garde artists added a contemporary edge to the story.
Li Lab (Moscow)
Li Lab unveiled a collection inspired by the 1980s. It featured architectural lines, vibrant color combinations, experimental silhouettes, regal hems, and animal prints. Bright shades – fuchsia, apple green, lemon yellow, orange – were balanced with more subdued tones.
Soroka On Course (Moscow)
The Soroka On Course brand presented a collection that narrates the story of a girl who discovers her father’s wardrobe and tries on his looks. The immersive show featured models initially seated on ‘vintage chairs before confidently striding the runway. The line, called ‘Dandy’s Daughter,’ favors relaxed suits, blouses, rugged trench coats with graphic lines, and bold tuxedos. Flowing dresses, sheath dresses, and skirts with regal hems also appeared, softening the overall aesthetic.
Kanzler (Moscow)
Kanzler designer Ekaterina Bessmertnykh drew inspiration from the pace of modern city life and the natural outdoor palette. The new collection, showcased at Moscow Fashion Week, features comfortable, everyday pieces with relaxed silhouettes, noble earth tones, light asymmetry, and layering – all designed to be both stylish and comfortable.
Julia Dalakian (Moscow)
The Moscow-based fashion house Julia Dalakian presented its Fall-Winter collection titled ‘Drama Chic.’ A mix of grotesque elements, deep tones, accent details, daring fragments, and elegant lines creates a striking contrast between different moods. Muted natural shades – graphite, clay, gray-blue, and swamp green – are combined with mint, dusty pink, and beige palettes. Special attention was drawn to signature accents in the form of unique appliqués and unusual seam finishes. The collection also features several looks from the upcoming premiere of the Primorsky Academic Regional Drama Theatre production ‘The Great Gatsby. Farewell’. Julia Dalakian, the founder of the brand, serves as the costume designer for the play.
Kiri (Moscow)
The new collection by the brand Kiri, presented at Moscow Fashion Week, is dynamic, bold, and adventurous. Floral motifs in the prints referenced cottagecore, while trendy polka dots and fierce leopard patterns conveyed different moods and states. The collection played on contrasting silhouettes: ultra-short shorts alternated with flowing floor-length dresses, and minimalist 1960s-inspired looks were contrasted with voluminous outfits reminiscent of the Marie Antoinette era.
The schedule of Moscow Fashion Week includes shows by Russian and international designers, a Pop-Up Shop and Showroom, as well as Lecture Hall featuring top industry experts.
For full event schedules and attendance details, visit the official Moscow Fashion Week website.
