Galina Yudashkina, the creative director of YUDASHKIN, unveiled her new collection in Moscow. Titled "Valentin Yudashkin Haute Couture 2025," the collection pays homage to St. Petersburg and features lines from Pushkin's works. The fashion show took place in an immersive art space called Luminar at VDNH, where models showcased the garments against projections of watercolor paintings depicting views of St. Petersburg by artist Olga Kabaeva.
The interactive show provided a unique experience for the attendees, immersing them in a world where fashion, audiovisual art, and technology converged. The designs seamlessly blend the strict geometry reminiscent of the frozen Neva River with the opulence of traditional Russian costumes.
The collection's color palette includes rich shades of blue, indigo, turquoise, steel, nude, and white, capturing the frosty atmosphere of the city. The garments are crafted from luxurious fabrics, such as velvet, satin, silk, chiffon, and lamé, and adorned with handcrafted appliqués, embroidery, crystals, beads, and feathers.
The accessories, including earrings and rings, were specially created to complement each look, featuring fragments of artwork encased in glass. Galina Yudashkina and her team previously showcased this collection in Dubai, receiving a positive reception.
"I wanted to bring the Russian spirit to Dubai, and Pushkin's poetry was the perfect fit for that," said Galina Yudashkina. "Russian designers don't often hold shows there, but our fashion house, Valentin Yudashkin, has a showroom in the Emirates. Russia is beloved there, and it's currently trendy to travel to our country during the New Year holidays, where real snow can be found."
The event was attended by Marina Yudashkina and various celebrities, including Alexander and Ida Dostman, Jasmine, Yana Churikova, Ida Galich, Sofia Ernst, Zara, Elena Panova, and Inna Malikova.
This collection marks Galina Yudashkina's first solo endeavor since the passing of her father, Valentin Yudashkin, a renowned fashion designer. The innovative combination of fashion, art, and technology showcased in the collection demonstrates Galina Yudashkina's creative vision and unique approach.
