Kristina Moskalenko Portfolio

By Kristina Moskalenko This year, the Croisette isn’t just glistening with diamonds—it’s patrolled by soldiers in full combat gear.They’re everywhere: composed, well-built, and striking enough to resemble cavalry officers from a period drama. As you pass, you might smile—perhaps even attempt a playful glance—but they remain impassive, fingers firmly resting on the trigger. Security, one…

By Kristina Moskalenko for Kommersant, 2016 Through her consultancy Eco-Age and groundbreaking initiatives such as Chopard’s Green Carpet Collection, Firth is proving that ethics and elegance need not be mutually exclusive—transforming the fashion and jewellery industries one gemstone, one garment, and one red-carpet moment at a time. The easiest way to introduce Livia Firth is…

By Kristina Moskalenko Jimmy Choo has unveiled a striking new logo — a bold statement for a house already synonymous with glamour. To mark the moment, Kommersant Style sat down with Sandra Choi, the brand’s visionary creative director and niece of the legendary Jimmy Choo, at the label’s London headquarters to discuss the daring plans…

By Kristina Moskalenko (Originally published in Kommersant in 2016) From 13 to 18 June, Ascot transforms into the glittering heart of Britain’s social season for the legendary Royal Ascot. Across the nation, hats are donned with flair and bets placed with eager anticipation, all under the watchful eyes of tradition. Winners are crowned with trophies…

By Kristina Moskalenko Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, some 100 miles from London, Jaguar’s Fen End track stretches over 800,000 square metres—a playground for automotive history. Here, enthusiasts can slip behind the wheel of legendary Jaguars, experiencing the marque not as a static display in a museum, but as a living, breathing machine. Acquired in…

By Kristina Moskalenko Every day, offers arrive in the mailbox, proposing to convert the historic Holland & Holland factory into sleek apartments or stylish studios. Every day, those same letters are tossed aside. Tradition reigns supreme here, and the ceaseless London drive to turn heritage buildings into hotels, luxury flats, or boutiques simply does not…

By Kristina Moskalenko Compilations of hits from beloved musicians and composers are a staple of the music industry. In fashion, however, “hit” collections take a decidedly more opulent form. Far from mass-market releases, they are typically produced as hefty, luxurious volumes designed for true aficionados — the kind of coffee table books that guests can…

By Kristina Moskalenko John Lobb is the epitome of British shoemaking tradition — a name that conjures oak-panelled workshops, the scent of polished leather, and the timeless elegance of craftsmanship passed down through generations. Yet since 1976, this most quintessentially English house has carried a French passport too. Acquired by the Hermès Group, John Lobb…

By Kristina Moskalenko From Sicilian carts to couture on the food hall floor, the designers transform Knightsbridge into a celebration of style, indulgence, and la dolce vita. The fourth floor of Harrods, London’s iconic temple of luxury. It is here that Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have conjured a lavish celebration of all…