Russian Street Style

[stl]

yea i agree with u a little,fluffer,they are imrpoving but you have to admit that t hey are no way near 'western' standars or whatever one chooses to call them.im not going to say any more..just go back a few pages and look at the so called russian 'fashion gurus' and celebrities(and the sort u know what i mean--ppl with money and access to a lot of shops etc) and look at how they are dressed.

i seriously dont know whether to laugh or cry.they are just...a joke.

I agree with you. Russian women are really pretty with nice bodies, the only thing that helps By the way, when I was in Moscow I saw this real cheap imitation of LV bag and it costed more than $100!! Gosh, where do they only get these prices??

 

[donnie darko]

Some of your comments are a little harsh. When Teen Vogue featured the "Decora" girls people were applauding them for dressing so differently. I admit its not the best,but you can't say they don't have style just because it happens to be different from yours.

And contrary to popular belief fashion isn't a new concept to Russia. Before the collapse many Russian woman had that classy tailored look. My mother who happens to be from a small Russian province has some great pictures that will back up my statement(since this is Moscow Street Style I don't think posting those here will be appropriete).If you watch any of the old (Russian) movies you will see that Russians were more influenced by the Europeans and now since the collapse it's nothing but America,and it's obvious what American actress/softcore-p*rn star these women were influenced by. Yes,I know this is suppose to be about fashion,but I just wanted to put my two cents in.

Photos credited-http://www.kto-v-chem.ru/

at the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their own opinion whether it be 'harsh' or not.as a matter of fact, i CAN say they have no style-simply because they dont.just look at those pictures you posted...are you telling me that anorexic 5 year old looking women in a cheap imitation of an old cameron diaz outfit is STYLISH?
i am not hte only one who thinks this and in case you're wondering, i have nothing against russians. i am russian my self.i go there at least once a year and virtually everyone there is a walking fashion disaster which is a shame because there are so many beautiful girls with amazing figures.

anyway, you can argue all you want with me but people whose outfits make paris hilton and various glamour models look classy, are definitely NOT what i'd choose to call 'stylish'.

 

[faust]

at the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their own opinion whether it be 'harsh' or not.as a matter of fact, i CAN say they have no style-simply because they dont.just look at those pictures you posted...are you telling me that anorexic 5 year old looking women in a cheap imitation of an old cameron diaz outfit is STYLISH?
i am not hte only one who thinks this and in case you're wondering, i have nothing against russians. i am russian my self.i go there at least once a year and virtually everyone there is a walking fashion disaster which is a shame because there are so many beautiful girls with amazing figures.

anyway, you can argue all you want with me but people whose outfits make paris hilton and various glamour models look classy, are definitely NOT what i'd choose to call 'stylish'.

At the end of the day if I see bashing without any substantive analysis I can simply tell you to shut the f*ck up. "i CAN say they have no style-simply because they dont" - well, aren't you a queen.


Those pictures posted, while are not greatest styles, are exactly what you'd see on the streets of New York and London. There is denim, there are blazer, and some ruffles - simple street style. What's your idea of streetstyle? How do you dress? I DARE YOU to post some pictures in "What Are You Wearing Today" thread. Let's see if you are fit to judge.

 

[donnie darko]

ooo look whose getting all defensive!

 

[twilight fairy]

As a Ukrainian/Russian, I think I should post something about this thread.

I live between the centre and the East of Europe, (Czech Republic and Ukraine to be precise), and I travel, perhaps twice a year to other European countries like Italy/Spain/France/UK.
So I really know how people dress around here.

I think the problem with Russian style is the lack of edginess and individuality. Women in Russia have tremendous potential - I might be biased, but I think Slav women are absolutely stunning - yet they tend to aim for the more sexually attractive look more than anything. Whilst in Germany/Italy/etc. individuality is starting to become more and more appreciated and sought after, Russian women are still preoccupied with trends - often not the latest trends, either. Russian women love short skirts and high heels, tight jeans. Like I said, they go for the sexier look more than anything. However, I think they have the potential to look very feminine and beautiful if only they'd stop reading magazines like Cosmo and the new magazine PINK! or whatever it's called, which basically tells you what's hot and what's not. But, then again, like Faust has said, this is a problem in London and other Western cities/countries; the trend-obsession.
Even women who do have money tend to dress slightly tastelessly and too sexily. I think Russian women need to losen up a bit, let themselves be more free and stop being obsessed with logos. This is quite a big problem. LV bags - Gucci - DIOR - D&G - ppppperfection!
But I can't say that it's much better to see the Juicy Couture obsession in some Western countries. I know lots of super duper wealthy women in Ukraine who just put everything on at the same time - diamond earrings, necklaces, D&G jeans, Gucci bag, Dior shirt, Cavalli jacket, Chanel hair clips. It just makes me want to cryyy.

I think that soon enough Russian style will gain independancy. I think women need to go for the classy, feminine, simple, yet sultry look which they will be able to pull off beautifully.

By the way, whenever I come to Ukraine, people comment on how untraditional and punky I dress. Which is like, WHAT? Since I wear converse/jeans/polka dots/stripes which is really not at all original in Western countries. But it is perceived as kind of strange in Kiev.

 

[faust]

As a Ukrainian/Russian, I think I should post something about this thread.

I live between the centre and the East of Europe, (Czech Republic and Ukraine to be precise), and I travel, perhaps twice a year to other European countries like Italy/Spain/France/UK.
So I really know how people dress around here.

I think the problem with Russian style is the lack of edginess and individuality. Women in Russia have tremendous potential - I might be biased, but I think Slav women are absolutely stunning - yet they tend to aim for the more sexually attractive look more than anything. Whilst in Germany/Italy/etc. individuality is starting to become more and more appreciated and sought after, Russian women are still preoccupied with trends - often not the latest trends, either. Russian women love short skirts and high heels, tight jeans. Like I said, they go for the sexier look more than anything. However, I think they have the potential to look very feminine and beautiful if only they'd stop reading magazines like Cosmo and the new magazine PINK! or whatever it's called, which basically tells you what's hot and what's not. But, then again, like Faust has said, this is a problem in London and other Western cities/countries; the trend-obsession.
Even women who do have money tend to dress slightly tastelessly and too sexily. I think Russian women need to losen up a bit, let themselves be more free and stop being obsessed with logos. This is quite a big problem. LV bags - Gucci - DIOR - D&G - ppppperfection!
But I can't say that it's much better to see the Juicy Couture obsession in some Western countries. I know lots of super duper wealthy women in Ukraine who just put everything on at the same time - diamond earrings, necklaces, D&G jeans, Gucci bag, Dior shirt, Cavalli jacket, Chanel hair clips. It just makes me want to cryyy.

I think that soon enough Russian style will gain independancy. I think women need to go for the classy, feminine, simple, yet sultry look which they will be able to pull off beautifully.

By the way, whenever I come to Ukraine, people comment on how untraditional and punky I dress. Which is like, WHAT? Since I wear converse/jeans/polka dots/stripes which is really not at all original in Western countries. But it is perceived as kind of strange in Kiev.

That's a very good post and intelligent obseravation. Like I said before, this is all a learning curve. The country is what, barely 10 years out of the communist state? Is it supposed to just turn into a leader of style overnight? This is not a Cinderall fairy tale, things don't happen that way. Give it time, and the bad taste will go away as people accumulate knowledge and income.

Donnie, not only you are <euphemism>not smart</euphemism>, but you chose neither to answer my questions, nor accept my challenge. You didn't say one thing of substance yet, and I doubt you will. So, I guess that disqualifies your posts from having any sense of objectivity or relevance, now doesn't it?

 

[DressageChick]

I think everyone's stereotype of Russian fashion on this board is that of the older generation. Yeah, some of them like to put on to much at once and dress "sexy". But the new generation, people in their 20s, would give all of you a run for your money with their sense of style. Nexy time I'm in Moscow I'll take some pictures and show you what I mean. Plus, most of the pictures you're seeing here are of the "new Russians" who have all the money. Most of these people grew up not so well off, and its just a psychological effect of getting that much wealth later on in your life as opposed to being born in thsoe types of surroundings. They subconsciously want to compensate for what they missed in their earlier years and thus go overboard with expensive labels and the works.

 

[SevenWeeksLater]

"i CAN say they have no style-simply because they dont" - well, aren't you a queen.


Let's see if you are fit to judge.

Yes I really want to see some pictures too. What does style mean to you,Im really curious because one of the definitions the Websters dictionary gives us is
"A particular fashion". So techincly they do have style,eventhough it may not be the one you fancy.

 

[fashionkitten7]

I agree with all the points mentioned above - russians do get pissed when somebody is trying to potray them as anything but "civilized and cultured", civilized has to be their second favorite word after "propaganda" of course. The thing is Russia is still a brutal savage country. ALthough there are boomtowns like MOscow and St. Petersburg (much less so) that have gone a long way from having 3 varieties of wintercoats in shops, the majority of people in provinces live below the poverty line and are reduced to buying the vietnamese crap on the market. The percentage of people with decent disposable income who take advantage of fashion magazines, shows, boutiques etc. is very very small. There is defintetly a growing interest in Russian designers and places like Le Form and Marki do make money. HOwever if you go to the streets of moscow most of the stuff you see is, well... tacky. D&G are GODS, also Cavalli and Dsquared, Cavalli now is what Versace used to be to Russians ten years ago. Juicy Couture appeared two years ago and its a big hit now I saw a girl in a trendy restaurant wearing a pair of UGGs for the first time in moscow last weekend.

I SO hate it when someone is displaying disrespect towards their own country or the people of their own nationality. There are some things one should never do: speaking badly on their friends unless it's principal, speaking badly on their family unless it's principal or speaking badly on their country (unless it's principal, and, while talking about fashion trends I think it's not). And it's really unclear to me whoever harms Russia's reputation more - the people with no sense of style or those who feel the need to show themselves off by pointing out on the flaws of their homeland.

 

[utopia]

I know it's easy to get into an impassioned nationalistic discussion, but ultimately this is still only a street style thread. I understand that sometimes these things go hand in hand, but lets not get too off the topic here.

 

[Fuuma]

Wow passionate discussion here! Post more pictures talk less please, I've NEVER been to Moscow and I'd love to see what the street style is like there BTW I hope nobody is offended, I just wish I learned more about it with firsthand evidence (ie pictures of people in the street of Moscow).

Something that qualifies as a Russian fashion tidbit: Watch enthusiasts jokingly said when Putin went after Khodorkovsky that it was a Patek fan attacking a "nouveau riche" for his tacky Platinum Rolex.
(Putin wears a Patek Philippe Calatrava and the oligarch a Rolex President). I wonder how many people emulate Putin's style, I think he dressed very well for a world leader, don't like his politics much though.....

 

[Alyssa86]

look, I found some pics

source: 9lines.ru

 

[FemmeFeline]

Wow!
I love the outfit in the first picture!
I think as far as the whole dressing sexy mentality goes...
that isn't specifically a Russian trait. I grew up in
Bulgaria and Macedonia and the outrightly sexy mentality seems to be
more of an Eastern European thing than a trend that is just
in one country.

Also, yes, there is a lot of logo overdose and cheap knockoffs...
but I think as individuality increases throughout the world, logo
mania and trend obsession will slowly die off. Also, you can't blame
countries coming out of government oppression to want luxury,
or the appearance of luxury... whether that means buying an original
LV purse or a knockoff. I am not saying that logo obsession is attractive..
but it does make some people feel reassured in their style. Please don't take this as a negative statement, I am merely trying to convey my own observation.
Every country is
guilty of these accusations... albeit some more than others.

 

[Ella]

I posted those pictures in the St Petersburg/Moscow street style thread which now appears to have been deleted or is lost somewhere...?

 

[ink_dot]

I don't know if these would qualify as street style becasue these are all taken at parties. Anyways I thought maybe I should post those.. (credit www.nightparty.ru)

 

[ink_dot]

more from the same sourse..

 

[ink_dot]

again from www.nightparty.ru

 

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and of course this one

 

[Ella]

From street-fashion.afisha.ru

 

[Ella]

Some more from street-fashion.afisha.ru

This girl was in Russian Vogue a while back in some street style feature if I remember correctly...