Alexander Vasiliev in Paris. “Beauty in Exile”

Beauty in Exile
Fashion historian and TV presenter Alexander Vasiliev opens a new chapter in the life of the Russian diaspora. The audience of his lecture "Beauty in Exile" will be introduced to the "Russian" Harbin, Berlin and Constantinople of the 1920s and 1930s. And of course, Paris!

The history of Russian fashion houses founded by members of the most prominent Russian families – Irina and Felix Yusupov, Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna Romanova, Princesses Trubetskoy and Obolenskaya, and others. The work of exceptional Russian artists and fashion designers. And finally, the fates of Russian socialite beauties who became famous models.

This story will transport viewers to a time when the world's fashion capitals, with their undisputed authorities and luxurious shows, knew another trendsetter - Russia.

Alexander Vasiljev's unsurpassed storytelling talent will allow everyone to feel the magic and atmosphere of forgotten decades.