Moscow Fashion Expo grand opening
Published: 01 March, 2007, 12:59
One of Moscow's most glamorous shopping malls has presented its third international catwalk show called Moscow Fashion Expo. Italian Lorenzo Riva has been given the honor of opening the four day event.
The Milan based designer has found inspiration for his autumn/winter collection from the 1940s – a traditional combination of black and white, flowers and elegant accessories. “I think this night is amazing. It is beautiful, elegant and very well organised. I got a chance to see some Russian catwalks and I think the designers have very big potential. They have interesting ideas and a completely different perspective,” said Italian designer Lorenzo RivaNot to be outdone – Fausto Sarli and Tony Ward have shown their new lines.The designers suggest that the colours of the upcoming season will be sunny: yellow, orange and red.
01.03.2007, 12:26
Multi-facetted and confusing: Contemporary Art Biennale in MoscowThe Second Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Art is underway in Moscow. The international art fair celebrates all that's good about modern art in Russia and abroad, and features works from over 30 nations. |
01.03.2007, 19:09
Enthusiastic crafter builds churches to last for agesRussia’s Orthodox churches boast some of the most beautiful architecture in the country. One retired Russian has devoted 30 years of his life to crafting scaled-down wooden models of structures. |
