MOJEH meets the Moscow talent behind Moda Operandi’s shiniest Trunkshow
From one-shoulder silhouettes to high-shine fabrics, Kalmanovich’s autumn/winter 2020 collection is the answer to all your party dress dilemmas. Founded in 2009 by Russian designer Julia Kalmanovich, the Moscow-based ready-to-wear label offers sequin-adorned eveningwear season after season. The AW20 collection is no different, with elevated minidresses, statement balloon vs. bishop sleeves and a sparkling sell-out red gown made for soiree season. Featured on the Moda Operandi Trunkshow, the line of luxury party pieces is ready for trendsetters looking to shop ahead of time — as we talk to the designer behind the brand.
What is your first memory of fashion?
Where did you learn your craft?
Why did you choose to work with eveningwear?
Tell us about the AW20 collection.
Did you have a particular muse in mind?
What materials did you choose to work with and why?
How does this collection differ from previous seasons?
What are the pieces you revisit season after season?
How do you think the AW20 collection appeals to the Middle Eastern market?
Why did you decide to feature the collection on the Moda Operandi Trunkshow?
How important is it to have a platform that makes your label internationally accessible?
Do you find there’s a big demand to preorder next season’s style?
Which pieces from the AW20 collection have been the most popular so far?
You have a cult celebrity following, how does it feel when someone like Hailey Bieber wears one of your designs?
What has been your career highlight to date?
How would you describe your personal style?
What’s next for Kalmanovich?
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