These Six Trends Dominated The FW17 Russian Runway

Now that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia (#MBFWRussia) has wrapped up, it’s time to reflect on the week-long event and note the trending motifs that reigned the runway in the nation’s capital. From the long-established designers preserving the nation’s style DNA to the young, audacious creatives who are striving to make their marks in the international fashion sphere, it seemed like everyone was itching to make a statement.

Branded bands, plastic garments, and pink and shiny everything – here, a quick look at Moscow’s biggest FW17 trends.

Pink

Dark hues are typically favored during fall and winter, but this coming season, Russian designers opted for a color with a little (or a lot) more pop. From Mach & Mach’s 90s-inspired show to Lumiér Garson’s conceptual presentation, runways were saturated with pink motifs, making the eye-catching hue the visual obsession of the week.

Bold Branding

What’s in a name? As it turns out, the question was on the forefront of designers’ minds. Black and white graphic bands were styled as chokers, anklets, belts, tops, and were stitched onto oversized puffy coats and sweaters. Those who were lucky enough to get an invitation to the Saint-Tokyo show even got to take home a branded souvenir of their own.

Sequins

This season’s 80s resurgence beckoned ample amounts of sequins. Designers drew from the flashy decade, presenting a bevy of bold and bright dresses, blazers, and trousers.

Metallics

For those who want a touch of sheen without the noise of sparkle, metallics are a good alternative that offer just the right amount of glow.

Sheer

Just because the temperature drops, doesn’t mean one can’t show off a little skin. Womenswear and menswear designers dared to go sheer this season by adding a layer of translucency over coats and dresses. Designer Yasya Minochkina kept it ultra feminine with floral embellishments, while designer-slash-celebrity Alexandr Rogov provoked with cheeky mini dresses that left little to the imagination.

Plastic

While fur is a staple in Russian fashion, emerging designers forwent the luxe textile for a more niche, synthetic alternative. Plastic blazers, jumpsuits, and dresses were completely see-through and articulated a sense of offbeat cool that’ll surely capture the interests of street style fanatics.