Not since the supermodel era of the ‘90s have a clique of darling du jours erupted on the scene with such unabashed greatness. If the number of multiple designer changes they make in an hour isn’t indication enough, the new Russian federation of luxurious fashion elite, dubbed the “Russian Fashion Pack” by their equals in New York, are invading the streets of Paris and the lenses of every street style photographer on the Internet.
With their unwavering presence at the couture shows each season, it’s no wonder they’ve so easily become favourites of Tommy Ton, Garance Doré and Scott Schuman. Having reached overnight stardom, they’ve carved a niche for themselves as ones to watch, giving Anna Dello Russo a hell of a run for her money.
Without further adieu, here are the five Russian dolls you need to know right now:
Ulyana Sergeenko
*image via Style Tao*
Credentials: Unquestionably the fash-pack’s mascot, the wife of a billionaire insurance mogul and the woman responsible for single-handedly outspending every other Chanel client known to Karl. She also happens to be one of the most interesting women not from this Earth.
Signature uniform: Clingy sweaters defined by floor-sweeping, fifties-silhouetted skirts, that hearken back to another time, which she claims, ironically enough, were the subject of laughter and ridicule back in her native country. Have the tables ever turned, as a flock of her own countrywomen now covet to captivate in chintz dresses and matching bloomers in the same way she does. Guess who’s having the last laugh, Russia!
When she’s not milking it for the cameras she’s…tickling the fancies of Grace Coddington and Carine Roitfeld with her debut couture collection, which bravely fell after Chanel and as a prelude to Armani Prive, but generated a noteworthy response seeing as though it was crafted entirely from pixie dust and the fabric of her grandmother’s vintage babushkas.
Miroslava Duma
*image via Citizen Couture*
Credentials: Left her job as an editor for Harper’s Bazaar Russia to embark on a freelance career backboned by her ridiculously glam style website Buro 24/7 (http://buro247.ru/), all in the name of gaining faithful followers from wider audiences.
Signature uniform: If you haven’t stumbled upon a pinterest page devoted in its entirety to the ultimate sartorial statement that is Miroslava Duma, you must not have a pinterest. There is no other way to describe her style other than to say her it-girl status is rightly deserved.
When she’s not milking it for the cameras she’s…fooling you with her baby-face and petite frame, which is adorned in Acne leather overalls nonetheless, because this rising Russian icon is a mama.
Anya Ziourova
*image via Citizen Couture*
Credentials: With her industry beginnings as an intern for American Vogue in New York, Anya came to realize that telling a story through clothing was her calling all along.
Signature uniform: Anya has called her style “understated,” and while she’s venerated for her power to effortlessly mix a Gap top with Balenciaga bottoms, there’s nothing “understated” about a $2,000 pair of pants, hunny.
When she’s not milking it for the cameras she’s…working as the fashion director for Russian Tatler, and building her impressive resume as the crème de la crème of styling.
Vika Gazinskaya
*image via Citizen Couture*
Credentials: It’s the tale often told by Vika in interviews, of a youth still playing dress-up with Barbie dolls while her friends were out dating boys. That’s when you know a designer is a designer from birth.
Signature uniform: By means of exposure for her self-titled label (http://www.vikagazinskaya.com/), Vika sings along to the blogosphere’s song, embracing her newfound celebrity by ensuring she’s constantly captured wearing her own distinctly futuristic, always ladylike designs (along with a severe bob). This kind of shameless self-promotion is to thank for having the high-end Paris Mecca Colette sell her creations.
When she’s not milking it for the cameras she’s… always milking it for the camera.
Elena Perminova
*image via Style.com*
Credentials: She’s a sometimes model, so what other credentials does she need to justify her outlandishly, super-glam wardrobe?
Signature uniform: She’s ahead of the trends and a head taller than you in her Alaia stilettos.
When she’s not milking it for the cameras she’s…the girlfriend of a former K.G.B spy turned billionaire businessman who’s old enough to be her daddy. If you care, she met him while distributing drugs outside a club.
*header image via Savoir Flair*
Tagged Anya Ziourova, celebrity style, Elena Perminova, Miroslava Duma, Street Style Trends, Ulyana Sergeenko, Vika Gazinskaya
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