Fashion as usual for Russia, as Moscow Fashion Week ends on high note

Models display a collection by famous Russian designer Valentin Yudashkin along the "floating bridge" during the last day of the fashion week at Zaryadye Park near Red Square in Moscow. Photo: AP

Chic and adventurous models and couturiers have been spread all over the Russian capital for Moscow Fashion Week, flaunting their designs in venues ranging from a sprawling Stalin-era propaganda exposition to a large park near the Kremlin admired for its innovative features.

More than 100 shows were held during the week that began last Monday (June 20), as well as scores of speakers who are noted names in the Russian fashion industry.