Kristina Moskalenko Portfolio

  • Inside John Lobb: The Art of Bespoke and Ready-to-Wear Luxury Shoes

    Inside John Lobb: The Art of Bespoke and Ready-to-Wear Luxury Shoes

    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…

  • Holland & Holland: Inside the Legendary British Gunmakers: Engraving, Woodwork, and Custom Craftsmanship

    Holland & Holland: Inside the Legendary British Gunmakers: Engraving, Woodwork, and Custom Craftsmanship

    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…

  • Celebrating 50 Years of Sportmax: Fashion Legacy, Capsule Collection, and Design Philosophy

    Celebrating 50 Years of Sportmax: Fashion Legacy, Capsule Collection, and Design Philosophy

    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…

  • Inside Burning Doors: Pussy Riot’s Maria Alekhina on Art, Activism, and Prison Realities

    Inside Burning Doors: Pussy Riot’s Maria Alekhina on Art, Activism, and Prison Realities

    By Kristina Moskalenko The groundbreaking play Burning Doors by Petr Pavlensky and Oleg Sentsov just wrapped its powerful run at London’s Soho Theatre. Centered on civic activism and the fearless story of Pussy Riot, this must-see production continues its UK tour across other major cities throughout October. A bold collaboration between the Belarus Free Theatre and Pussy…

  • Inside Vertu: How Handcrafted Luxury Phones Are Made in the UK

    Inside Vertu: How Handcrafted Luxury Phones Are Made in the UK

    By Kristina Moskalenko (Published in 2015) The first six came here as spies. They didn’t know what they were getting into, but agreed to a secret job that required them to use all their previously acquired professional skills. They were placed in the back room of the Nokia factory in Farnborough, where not even the…

  • Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience: Test Historic Jaguars and Explore the Legacy of Iconic British Cars

    Jaguar Heritage Driving Experience: Test Historic Jaguars and Explore the Legacy of Iconic British Cars

    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…

  • Inside Ernest Hemingway’s Key West Home: History, Cats, and Literary Legacy

    Inside Ernest Hemingway’s Key West Home: History, Cats, and Literary Legacy

    By Kristina Moskalenko A portrait of Ernest Hemingway is instantly recognisable, a symbol of literary modernity with global resonance. But what did the writer himself choose to display on his walls, and what did the study look like where he produced his most celebrated works? The answers lie in his sun-filled, airy residence on Key…

  • Ralph Fiennes Stars in Russian Period Drama Two Women, Speaks in Russian

    Ralph Fiennes Stars in Russian Period Drama Two Women, Speaks in Russian

    Interview by Kristina Moskalenko Acclaimed British actor Ralph Fiennes takes an unexpected turn in Two Women, a Russian-language period drama based on Ivan Turgenev’s A Month in the Country. Directed by Vera Glagoleva, the film immerses viewers in the refined, emotionally layered world of 19th-century Russian literature. With pastoral landscapes, horse-drawn carriages, flowing skirts, and…

  • Carey Mulligan on Strong Female Roles, Staying Anonymous — and the Smell of Manure on Set

    Carey Mulligan on Strong Female Roles, Staying Anonymous — and the Smell of Manure on Set

    Interview by Kristina Moskalenko for The Hollywood Reporter Russia Carey Mulligan’s journey to becoming one of Britain’s most acclaimed actresses was anything but ordinary. Known for her fearless ambition and remarkable talent, Mulligan defied expectations — and even her parents’ wishes — to chase her acting dreams. She boldly reached out to legendary actor Kenneth…

  • Lena Dunham Talks Girls, Nudity on screen, Social Media Hate, and Her Creative Process

    Lena Dunham Talks Girls, Nudity on screen, Social Media Hate, and Her Creative Process

    Interview by Kristina Moskalenko Guess who just gave us an interview?!We still can’t believe it ourselves – it’s Lena Dunham! Yes, that Lena Dunham – fresh off the cover of Vogue, dubbed “the voice of a generation,” and never afraid to weigh in on literally anything (including whether or not you should suck in your…