Across six days, designers turned Moscow into a living canvas — This season wasn’t just about fashion; it was about identity, culture, and a vision that felt undeniably bold.
Moscow Fashion Week 2025 was a true visual feast. The city came alive as runways filled with bold designs, sharp tailoring, and textures that felt fresh and expressive. It was six days of pure fashion, creativity, and craftsmanship.
From August 28 to September 2, several designers took over the city, transforming Moscow into a mood board of culture, innovation, and art. Beyond the clothes, it was about what the week stood for — a celebration of fresh voices, sustainable thinking, and cross-cultural creativity, primarily through the growing BRICS+ collaborations that connected fashion scenes across continents.
It wouldn’t be a proper fashion week without a few moments that made us stop and stare. From fur coats to corporate styles, here are the standout trends that defined the runways this season.
Black dystopian
The futuristic moment took over Moscow Fashion Week — dark, mysterious, and just the right amount of eerie. It felt like a fast-forward to the year 2085, where black reigns supreme and the vibe is pure dystopia. Brands like Pirosmani sent models down the runway in sheer and shiny fabrics, their faces veiled, their silhouettes sleek and haunting. It was “Dune meets Moscow,” and other houses like Les Noms followed suit, proving that black will forever be the colour of drama.
Classy corporate
Another of my favourite looks graced the runway this season — corporate chic. I don’t know about you, but there’s something about a crisp blazer, trousers and shirt that just makes me feel powerful. This season, designers brought office wear straight to the runway — and it made a splash. COIS played with structured suits, while MI55 I5 delivered pieces that every woman could actually wear to work and still look effortlessly stylish. The green leather double-breasted jacket from MASTERPIECE meant business.
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Fur frenzy
I have a love-hate relationship with fur. Mostly because I’ve never worn it, and I’m convinced it might swallow me whole. But seeing it on the Moscow runways, I think I’m now a convert. Fur was everywhere — from 404 NOT FOUND’s bold cheetah print coats to ADDICTED_TO…’s deep wine-red masterpiece that honestly made my jaw drop. With all the fur looks I saw and loved, I was left thinking maybe I am a fur girl after all.
Winter whites
If there’s one more thing I absolutely loved about the looks, it’s how they made winter look so chic. White tones dominated the runways, bringing that soft “winter wonderland meets ice queen” energy. Designers like David Tlale, Joseph Mendoza, and Sasha Barbakov created dreamy, ethereal looks that could easily pass for modern bridal couture or high-fashion snow angels.
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Hot red
Just like white had its moment, red completely took over the runways this season. From the Indian brand Shantnu & Nikhil, whose stunning gowns had me wanting one for myself, to Artemisi, where the red pants, jacket, and turtleneck look exuded the most perfect gothic energy. Bibire International also delivered a rich-auntie vibe in a red, off-shoulder, puff-sleeve outfit that exuded confidence and class. And muliér added softer touches of red throughout their collection — simple, but still striking.
Everyday easy
Not everything was avant-garde — some collections celebrated the beauty of the everyday. From cozy sweaters to sleek jeans and easy jackets, minimalism had its moment too. The Disobedience runway felt like a closet I actually want to shop from — especially the black-and-white striped blouse paired with skinny jeans and a handbag. Relatable yet runway-ready. Yana Besfamilnaya had a model walk down the runway wearing a sweater that said, “I hate winter.” Iconic, ironic and perfect for Moscow.
This season, Moscow proved why it commands a place on the global fashion map. The collections went beyond fleeting trends, showcasing masterful design and a bold creative vision. From striking silhouettes to innovative textures, every look reflected a city unafraid to set its own rules — confident, dramatic, and unmistakably world-class.
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