Thursday 27 October 2016

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE



DASVIDANIYA Москва

Russia, darling. Linger on that one for a second. What immediately comes to mind? Babushka dolls and certain political heads, but lets stick to babushka and see where it goes. Cookie here printed her boarding pass - PRINTED - and as unsure as I was about holding paper again in this digital day and age, as sure I was that I had nailed my expectations on Russian culture and I would surely impress my new Russian friends with my insights into Russian handcraft.

This is where Rita comes in. Who's Rita? My Russian superstar of an assistant (thank you MBFWRussia), who made sure that when we insisted on experiencing public transport (which FIY beats the London Underground big time - there's a golden chicken statue down there - if you touch it, you get a wish. London doesn't have that, therefor loses.) - back on topic, she ensured that we wouldn't get lost in the part recognisable, part squiggly shapes that is the Russian alphabet. Now, when Rita had to face my expectations when I asked for us to go buy a "babushka" doll, she hesitated and replied: "headscarf?". Uhm, no, babooshka? That went back and forth for a while, until I had to acknowledge, that I was in the wrong. Babushka means headscarf, in particular this one, and so my knowledge on Russian culture crumbled. So, to drop another FIY into this post, the famous Russian multiplying wooden doll known as babushka in the rest of the world is called matryoshka in Russia, and not headscarf..

Find below moments from our beautiful stay at Metropol, Saint Basil's Cathedral at the Red Square, matryoshka and for those hungry for the runway, don't miss our report here.




LONGCHAMP COAT / GESTUZ FLARES / POLLINI BOOTS / GIGI NEW YORK BAG



LONGCHAMP
 JACKET (AND COAT ABOVE) / 
GESTUZ TROUSERS / NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD BOOTS / GIGI NEW YORK BAG



UNTIL NEXT TIME, RUSSIA
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SARAH MIKAELA
Thanks to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Russia for having myself and brilliant Stefan Dotter as guests.

21 comments:

  1. Russia has been on my bucket list for so long now! I love the architecture there so much, also Matroyshkas are dang cool (pretty sure I spelled that wrong).

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  2. It looks amazing there! X
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  3. Wow, what a beautiful place!

    Love,
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  4. You're looking incredible in this outfit! Your jacket and shoes are so "on point"!

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  5. WOW, your photos are beautiful and I love your choice of outfit. Not to mention that you also a gorgeous lady. Xo

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  6. You are so beautiful and your Russia pics are breathtaking, hope you're having the best time!
    XO,
    Maria
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  7. hah love reading about your mishaps with russian terms! stunning photos as well x

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  8. I've just been there too! the pictures are great!!

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  9. What beautiful photos Sarah Mikaela!
    So Babushka in Russian actually means grandmother. Then there is Babochka which means butterfly. And yes you are totally right the Russian doll is called Matryoshka. I think this whole babooshka thing started when Kate Bush released that 'babooshka' song back in the 80s! not sure how it has associated with Russian dolls though...
    It looks like you had so much fun in Moscow - we went in May also and had such a blast!

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    1. Haha I was about to write the same clarifications, JB!

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    2. Haha, it seems as if I just completely misunderstood the whole thing! I think I'll have to spend some more time in Russia to get the words right. Thanks for the feedback, I was going to go change it, but noticed it would mess up what I actually thought in the moments. Not sure how I got headscarf and grandmother confused though!

      Hope you had a great time there in May!

      Sarah xx

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  10. Ugh, Russia, sounds like a dream! Would love to visit some time, and for fashion week - even better!

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  11. These photos are looking so gorgeous !

    Sara,
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  12. Beautiful photos, Sarah Mikaela! Your post makes me miss even more my time in Russia. It seems like a dream now.

    xo

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  13. Very nice pictures! I'm glad for you! Enjoy it

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  14. Love these photos Sarah, have always dreamed of going to visit! - Lisa N

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  15. That first coat is amazing!

    xx

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  16. Beautiful photos. So glad you had someone to show you around and you enjoyed your stay; nothing like being in a country where you can't read the alphabet (I recently experienced China - Beijing - and was very glad they catered to us Westerners by also writing all the major signs in English). Babushka actually means grandmother in Russian. The headscarf is a kaSINka, especially if it's a lighter-weight fabric. I'm guessing the two get mixed up in the west because the older ladies (babushkas) tended to wear the head scarves for warmth and to protect their coiffures. And you're right, the nesting dolls are called matryoshka.

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