Zaitsev create very classic and folk garments mostly influenced by the traditional Russian folk clothing styling them according to current fashion trends.He focus on tiny details making his designs very precise and well-tailored. He adores colors what's visible in his works (he is a painter as well as a fashion designer). Russian folklore tradition has always been an inspiration to Zaistev's unique style. He expertly mixes classic shapes with traditional peasant costumes, surprising the public with his unconventional approach to fashion. He searches for harmony between form and content, trying to prove that a person can be not only an observer of the world's beauty, but a firm part of it. He uses mostly printed textiles, fine fabrics, embroidery, fur etc. Despite suffering many hardships in Russia over the years, Zaitsev refuses the leave his homeland. He is convinced that Russia has an extremely rich culture, which can inspire fresh ideas in fashion
Slava Zaitsev Haute Couture: Zaitsev stated that his mother,
Maria Ivanovna, was a cleaning lady and never owned a fancy dress. In 2004, the
New York Times stated, "(i)t is her stolid image that he has been dressing
all these years in flounces and feathers, poufs and peplums, gold and
glitter." During the Soviet era, he regularly complained that he designed
collections for the "larger" woman in the 1970s, but only models up
to size 48 were accepted for production.
Whilst Zaitsev regards fashion designers Coco Chanel,
Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré and Hubert de Givenchy as idols, his own
creations are strongly influenced by traditional Russian and Slavic styles, and
his collections include a variety of theme-based shows reflecting his take on
the industry at the time. Past collections include the Millennium of the
Christianisation of Russia in 1988; Russian Seasons in Paris in 1988; Agony of
Perestroika in 1991; and Recollections of the Future in 1996 – 1997. In his
creations, Zaitsev includes elements such as traditional Pavlovsky Posad shawls
and embroidered quilted jackets, which have been featured in collections such
as Expectation of Changes.
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A/W 2009 collection of Russian designer Slava Zaitsev.
Slava Zaitsev creates exciting, over-the-top haute couture. In early April, when the Russian AW 09/10 fashion shows took place, Zaitsev’s collection ‘Red Dior’, dedicated to the 100-year anniversary of Dyagilev’s Seasonsin Paris.
After researching at his design and construction ideas, it’s clearly understandable, why Zaitsev is one of the most revered fashion designers in Russia. I truly believe that fashion design is rather expressing his patriotism rather than a work placement. I'm impressed by the richness of the colors and prints he uses.
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