Vika Gazinskaya Gives Russian Fashion an Elegant, Modern Face

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Vika Gazinskaya’s Tumblr page is a wonderful mix of nature, Anton Gormley installations, vintage fashion ads, Juergen Teller photographs, and sometimes, Ewan McGregor.

Fashion Designer Vika Gazinskaya wearing her own designFashion Designer Vika Gazinskaya wearing her own design on day 8 of Paris Collections: Women on September 30, 2014, in Paris, France

Her amazing designs are similarly riveting, with their sleek modernity coupled with bold but tasteful embellishments.

Vika Gazinskaya skirt and topTop: Cropped Necklace Top, $2,645, Skirt: Layered High-Waisted Skirt, $1,945

The 31-year-old designer came from humble beginnings in Moscow and has come a long way, all thanks to her passion for fashion and the arts. Now, she has famously pulled Russian fashion out of its fur-and-Swarovski stereotype with her signature extreme style.

Vika Gazinskaya top and pantsTop: Fitted Peplum Top, $1,945, Pants: Front Fold Trousers, $2,130

The flared skirts and dresses, tromp l’oeil embellished tops, and cocoon jackets are boldly architectural but surprisingly wearable. Already, her client base is large and high-end, with supporters like the famous fashion journalist Miroslava Duma.

Bell Shaped Dress with Uneven HemBell Shaped Dress with Uneven Hem, $3,690

Long Sleeve Bow DressLong Sleeve Bow Dress, $2,950

Gazinskaya has dubbed her pieces as “demi-couture” and they are handcrafted by her tiny production team based in Moscow. Right now, there are only a limited number of pieces available to the public at Shopbop and Farfetch. We can hardly sit still for more!

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