'Legends remain forever': the famous Russian fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin died

On May 60, at the age of 2, Russian fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin died. In 2016, Yudashkin was diagnosed with cancer, reports with the BBC.

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In 2016, Yudashkin was diagnosed with advanced stage kidney cancer with metastases throughout his body. In the few years allotted to him after that, he had enough time - and not only in work: he saw his three grandchildren, who were born in 2016, 2018 and 2022. Shortly before his death, Yudashkin's fashion house was rebranded, the daughter of fashion designer Galina Yudashkina became the creative director.

The fashion designer himself, talking about the preparation of a successor, said that he wanted to leave the profession (for example, to the theater and teaching) at 60 - in order to “not sow sand on the catwalk”, believing that young people have a sense of fashion first of all: “this is impudence , uncompromising and not afraid to spoil your image.

The fashion designer struggled with the disease for a long time, underwent several operations and many chemotherapy sessions. According to him, the main support for him all these years was his relatives - his wife Marina and daughter Galina.

Russian haute couture

The world-famous fashion designer began his professional career at the height of perestroika, becoming the first Russian couturier recognized on the catwalks of Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In 1991, his first collection called “Faberge” was presented in Paris. The fashion designer worked on this collection for three years. Then Paco Rabanne and Pierre Cardin appeared at the show. Later, his designs were worn by Milla Jovovich and other celebrities.

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Models took to the podium in unusual voluminous dresses, painted with patterns in the Russian style and reminiscent of the famous jeweler's bizarre Easter eggs. The emphatically Russian, original style of Yudashkin has become a trendy global trend. Yudashkin immediately found himself among the leading faces of world fashion. Dresses in the Faberge style captivated the European public so much that one of them will remain in the Louvre Costume Museum, and the fashion designer will return to his homeland as a world celebrity.

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The first pret-a-porter collection of Valentin Yudashkin's brand was released in 1994. A year later, the fashion designer expanded his creative search towards fragrances - his first perfumes were presented. And two years later, his own boutique appeared in Moscow.

Yudashkin was called the Russian Pierre Cardin, whose outfits made eminent fashionistas proud not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. He is the only Russian fashion designer who has received the status of a corresponding member of the High Fashion Syndicate of France. This extremely honorary title for the first time in history was awarded to a Russian designer in 1996, and since then his Fashion House has the official right to be called the House of High Fashion (Haute Couture).

He was offered to open an atelier in France, but he refused, while refusing the help of the Paris Chamber in organizing shows. His next fashion shows were supported by Vogue.

In early 2008, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the cartoon character, Valentin Yudashkin created Russian-style outfits especially for Minnie Mouse. This marked the beginning of a collaboration between Disney and the couturier. Fashion.

The new clothing line for women and men is part of the prêt-a-porte collection. It includes T-shirts and sweatshirts with the image of Minnie Mouse as a Russian beauty (prints were created by Disney animators especially for this project).

First lady and flight attendants

Among the famous clients of Valentin Yudashkin were Alla Pugacheva (she said with satisfaction that he knew everything about her), Philip Kirkorov, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Nadezhda Babkina, Alexander Kalyagin, Yuri Bashmet, Vladimir Spivakov. In fashion circles, they wrote about Yudashkin’s style that he was “the embodiment of luxury, pomp and the triumph of beauty,” noting his Russian style, intricate cut, massive jewelry, and bright embroidery. It is no coincidence that the condolences of the head of state after the death of Yudashkin spoke of his merit in "propaganda of our culture abroad." At the same time, in outfits for everyday life, the fashion designer was completely different - restrained and concise.

Among the admirers of Yudashkin's style was the wife of the first president of the USSR Raisa Gorbachev, reports IZ. Her official and festive toilets were exclusively "from Yudashkin." Naturally, with such a recommendation from wealthy and famous clients, Yudashkin had no end.

His outfits could be seen not only at secular receptions. In 1993, 1996 and 1998, Yudashkin designed uniforms for the Russian Olympic team. In 1997, he created a new uniform for Aeroflot stewardesses, and in 2007, a parade uniform for the Russian army.

In 2013, when Yudashkin turned 50, the French ambassador to Russia presented the Russian fashion designer with the badge of the Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honor.

Two geniuses

Valentin Yudashkin for just a few days survived his teacher and senior comrade - Vyacheslav Zaitsev. It was with Zaitsev that Yudashkin underwent undergraduate practice at the Moscow Fashion House, after which he graduated with honors from the Moscow Industrial College in 1986 and began his own career as a fashion designer.

“I remember how I came to study with him at the Fashion House on Prospekt Mir. It was simply unforgettable, every meeting and all the years spent next to him. There was a joint work, I attended his master classes, photo shoots. I could watch him create art and history, it's worth a lot. I remember how he invited me on business trips and meetings. It has always been informative, large-scale, beautiful, instructive. It was so long ago. He has helped many, especially young and emerging designers. Was very open. And a great professional in his field, ”said Yudashkin.

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“This is a big loss for the prestige of Russia, for the world of fashion and, I would say, for our worldview in general, because both creators were creators of beauty, hard workers who wanted to create the image of absolutely amazing, magical women,” said fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev.

Philip Kirkorov wrote an Instagram post dedicated to his friend: “Such stars and legends do not go away ... these remain forever! You are in my heart, my friend!

“Valentin Yudashkin died. Our faithful friend, talented, bright, witty, the best. A person too close to have the strength to write much... Such a loss. Have an easy journey, dear Valya,” wrote Maxim Galkin on his blog.

“Valya! Dear and beloved! A talented person and simply an incredibly loyal and good friend! Thank you for the evenings at your dacha, for the taste, for the lightness, for fashion shows, for wit, for the most beautiful wedding dress, which remained lying somewhere in a large box in your warehouse,” wrote Ksenia Sobchak.

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