The Russian nested dolls and Fabergé eggs have always fascinated me with their art and design ever since the first time I saw them.
Peter Carl Faberge and his workshop made incredibly intricate Easter eggs for the Russian Imperial Court between 1885 and 1917.
These rare and unique creations had the cover of enameled gold and gem stones, which would open to reveal hidden wonders – sometimes golden yolk, sometimes a delicately sculpted figure, all nestled in many levels like a traditional Russian matryoshka doll. As only fitting for Easter Eggs, each one contained a surprise!
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source: thefashionspot.com
http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-spot/10-years-of-russian-vogue-1100
10 YEARS OF RUSSIAN VOGUE
Top designers design for dolls to celebrate…
By Sharon Feiereisen
To celebrate Russian Vogue’s 10th anniversary, 31 of the fashion industry’s most well-respected designers were asked to design a dress for a traditional Russian matrioshka doll. The designer labels who lend their creativity included Yves Saint Laurent, Martin Margiela, Dolce & Gabbana, Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney, Christopher Bailey Giles Deacon, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Ralph Lauren, and Miuccia Prada.
The designers’ doll sketches were brought to life by Russian craftsmen who hand-painted the 50 centimeter dolls. The one-of-a-kind dolls, each reflecting a different designers aesthetic, will be auctioned for charity at a gala event in Moscow on November 20th.
For more information go to www.vogue.ru/10yearsand you can register for absentee bidding athttp://www.sovcom.ru/. The complete list of the auction lots is below:
- Matrioshka Nina Neretina & Donis Pupis
- Matrioshka Celine
- Matrioshka Jitrois
- Matrioshka Burberry
- Matrioshka Yves Saint Laurent
- Matrioshka Giorgio Armani
- Matrioshka Alena Akhmadullina
- Matrioshka Dolce&Gabbana
- Matrioshka Maison Martin Margiela
- Matrioshka Roberto Cavalli
- Matrioshka Stella McCartney
- Matrioshka Blumarine
- Matrioshka Vercace
- Matrioshka Marc Jacobs
- Matrioshka Giles
- Matrioshka Sonia Rykiel
- Matrioshka Valentin Yudashkin
- Matrioshka Oscar de la Renta
- Matrioshka J. Mendel
- Matrioshka Denis Simachev
- Matrioshka Dries Van Noten
- Matrioshka Andrey Bartenev
- Matrioshka Emilio Pucci
- Matrioshka Paul Smith
- Matrioshka Konstantin Gayday
- Matrioshka Antonio Marras
- Matrioshka Ralph Lauren
- Matrioshka Prada
- Matrioshka Moschino
- Matrioshka Gucci
- Matrioshka Marni
