From March 14 to 19, the Central Exhibition Hall ‘Manege’ is hosting Moscow Fashion Week. The second day featured 15 dynamic shows from designers hailing from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Tver, as well as international guests from China.
For the first time in Moscow, the Chinese brand Xuaujin presented a collection inspired by the intangible heritage of the Buyi people. Meanwhile, students from Sergey Sysoev’s school brought Pushkin’s fairy tales to life, reimagining them through beads and Swarovski stones. Armenian carpets were transformed into stylish coats, traditional Russian ballet aesthetics met Eastern decorative art, and sporty chic fused with boudoir aesthetics.
Ianis Chamalidy (Saint Petersburg)
Closing the day was Ianis Chamalidy with the ‘sacrum lux’ collection – a philosophical exploration of the sacred and light. The collection focused on transformable wardrobe pieces, allowing a single garment to take on multiple forms and styling options. The color story was black and white punctuated by red pieces with a contrasting check pattern.
Bitte_Ruhe (Moscow)
Moscow-based Bitte_Ruhe presented a compelling collection blending sporty chic with femininity. This fusion of fashion trends, eras, and cultural codes included Eastern motifs expressed through viral qipao dresses, vintage 70s and 80s silhouettes such as low-rise mini skirts and capris, silk tops, corsets, and dresses. The house actively combines its signature color dusty pink with lime, grassy green with lilac, and mint with apple green.
Unke (Tver)
Unke presented a new collection at Moscow Fashion Week. Inspired by memories and feelings from time spent by the water, the line is called ‘Reflection.’ The collection features soft pastel shades, mainly milk, dusty pink, sky blue, pistachio, turquoise, and coral. Blurred prints, complex drapery, and decorative ties create simplicity in unpretentious complexity.
The Vow (Moscow)
The Vow revealed the ‘Underthings’ collection, focusing on lace and boudoir wear with openwork overlays, wraps, corsets, skirts, micro-shorts, and semi-transparent capris. Contrasts came from leather anoraks, corduroy hoodies, and dense jackets. Brand founder Liza Komogorova highlighted a mesmerizing blue shade symbolizing cold and distance.
MMÉ (Moscow)
MMÉ presented an elegant fusion of office core manifested in tailored jackets, roaring 1920s with feather boas, and Hollywood glamour with glittering maxi dresses. Architectural cuts and sculptural lines create an elegant silhouette.
XakaMa – Fashion House of Lena Makashova (Moscow)
XakaMa dedicated their latest collection to its founder Lena Makashova. The team focused on daring and intricate avant-garde, favoring layered skirts, ruffles, half-belts, and straps with eyelets. The collection also includes deconstructed dresses with vests and voluminous trousers in unique combinations. The main print was a check pattern.
Stas Lopatkin (Saint Petersburg)
The fashion house Stas Lopatkin presented a collection titled ‘Tata’, inspired by the story of the legendary ballerina Tamara Karsavina. The designer blended Russian ballet, Eastern decorative art, Russian folk culture, and European sewing traditions. The collection features floral motifs reminiscent of porcelain vases and bird embroidery as a symbol of transformation on stage. This detail alludes to Karsavina’s iconic performance of the Firebird, and the polka dot and checkered prints combined with animal patterns evoke theatrical scenery and costumes.
Sovushkas Bag (Moscow)
Sovushkas Bag brand, originated in Armenia, made its Moscow Fashion Week debut with the ‘Unbroken Roots’ collection of clothing and accessories. The key element was the traditional Armenian carpet, featured as patch pockets, capes, dresses, and stylish accessories. For the first time, a coat crafted from vintage handmade carpet was unveiled on the runway.
Xuaujin (China)
Xuaujin, a Chinese brand, made its first appearance at the Moscow Fashion Week. Its collection pays tribute to the intangible heritage of the Buyi people. Founder and designer Yan Haoyi embraced China’s rich natural beauty through asymmetric draping and flowing fabrics. Traditional prints, embroidery, and intricate patterns adorned dresses, tops, jackets, and hemlines. Highlights included the globally iconic qipao dress with accents of fringes and 3D appliqué.
Moscow Art and Industry Institute (Moscow)
The Moscow Art and Industry Institute opened the second day of Moscow Fashion Week. The institute presented a collective runway show featuring the best student works, celebrating youth, energy, and auto racing. Students imagined what Formula 1 might look like in the Moscow of the future, and the collection included looks adorned with national patterns referencing traditional crafts, seamlessly combined with professional racing uniforms and the attire of other race personnel, highlighted by striking details.
Sergey Sysoev Fashion School Kosygin University (Moscow)
Students of Sergey Sysoev Fashion School Kosygin University, presented a new collection inspired by the fairy tales of A.S. Pushkin. To create the line, the young designers drew on innovative and artisanal practices, developing original prints and embroidery using beads, sequins, bugle beads, and Swarovski crystals. The show also featured the legendary technique of Sergey Sysoev Fashion School – the reconstruction of historical costumes in coarse calico. This time, the reinterpretation of 19th-century looks was based on antique engravings, sketches, and literary descriptions.
Toomatch (Yekaterinburg)
The fashion brand Toomatch presented a collection titled ‘Art’. Anna Panacheva, the brand’s founder, placed special emphasis on form, movement, and the architecture of lines. The audience saw asymmetrical draping and deconstruction, O-shaped silhouettes, and complex layered combinations. Polka dots became the key print motif of the line, while corsets, cropped capes, cardigans, and windbreakers stood out as the core pieces. The runway also featured Toomatch clients as models.
Edder (Moscow)
The brand Edder drew inspiration from the confidence and ambition of men around the world who lead dynamic lives and possess a strong inner core. Natural shades without additional color accents, clean and structured lines, and brutal minimalism formed the foundation of the collection. The designer also logically extended the brand’s philosophy into the womenswear line, placing emphasis on individuality and comfort.
The Moscow Fashion Week program includes fashion shows by Russian and international designers, the Pop-Up Shop and the Showroom, as well as Lecture Hall featuring leading industry experts.
For full event schedules and attendance details, visit the official Moscow Fashion Week website.
