An unwavering partner and co-organizer of several events in the "INTERFABRIC" exhibition’s business program, the Solstudio Textile Group traditionally defines trends and presents insights into the present and future of textile design. In addition to the valuable information shared each season by the company’s leading experts in their specialized lectures, as well as their involvement in the extensive work preparing the Textile Trend Forum and hosting a professional competition whose results are announced in a ceremonial setting as part of the business program, Solstudio Textile Group also showcases its own textile design developments within the exhibition’s display.
What made the recent season of the "INTERFABRIC" textile exhibition stand out, what are the prospects of implementing a new cross-industry format, and what innovations will the company present at "INTERFABRIC.Autumn.2025", set to launch in late August 2025 at "Crocus Expo" — we discussed this with Alexandra Kaloshina, founder of Solstudio Textile Group and the Radical Chic brand.
– What are your impressions of the recent "INTERFABRIC.Spring.2025 exhibition"?
– The exhibition was very cohesive and concise in terms of business contacts and professional events, with convenient navigation. I’d say this season was one of the best we’ve ever participated in.
We thought we were so used to being at the “Expocentre” that we couldn’t imagine any other format, but it turned out to be exceptionally successful. The exhibition became more compact and, at the same time, the venue was very modern and open. All exhibitors were clearly visible, and business processes took place in an entirely new way.
– How would you comment on textile design trends for the SS26 season?
– We presented a fabric print collection for Spring-Summer 2026. I’d like to emphasize the importance of long-term forecasting and the need to showcase the correct seasons in a timely manner, because many Russian exhibitions get this wrong. The fashion industry is structured a certain way: companies are currently wrapping up their summer collections, and many are already developing Winter 26/27.
– What’s unusual this summer?
–Firstly, there’s a lot of dégradé, ombré, complex color gradients — in general, there’s significant attention to mastering light. Extraordinary splashes of blue tones — a theme that will be highly relevant. The bohemian theme is also key, where we talk about chic, paisley use, complex and rich ornaments, all interpreted in boho and bohemian styles.
Another major theme is ordinary objects. We are already seeing the beginning of this direction on runways, and by Summer 2026 it will evolve in various designs — from dresses to T-shirts. This includes all types of household graphics: phones, pens, glasses, all kinds of tableware and domestic items, even lightbulbs — anything a designer can imagine. A separate direction is the furniture theme — chairs, various sofas, different kinds of furniture, both modern and stylized in past-era graphics.
Another direction in textiles is the architectural theme. It often appears in our trends, and in Spring-Summer 2026 it will feature delicate graphics. There will also be a big abstract theme — light calligraphy, prints where color and light become tools.
The season is quite “floral” — bold, large-scale flowers and medium-sized blooms will be in demand. Summer 2026 is not about small florals — we expect those in later periods.
Another theme is trompe l'œil, visual illusion. Prints that appear to be something they’re not. For instance, drawn zippers or sequins, imitation of decorative elements — things of that sort.
– What else did you present at the exhibition this spring season?
– At the exhibition, we always showcase new fabric printing techniques. This time, we introduced scarf printing on natural wool – bright, rich, striking – exactly what our market needs.
– The INTERFABRIC exhibition is changing format and becoming cross-industry. What is your view on these changes?
– We fully support the fact that "INTERFABRIC" is becoming cross-industry, because it brings tremendous mutual enrichment. It’s wonderful when specialists from various light industry sectors interact on the same platform – it’s important for quickly acquiring new knowledge and forging new connections.
– What are your plans for participating in the autumn exhibition?
– The autumn season of the exhibition is always a chance to present the winter collection. This time, it will be Autumn-Winter 26/27 and a preview of the Spring-Summer 2027 collection. We are now ahead of the season, as is typical for those who develop prints. First the print is created, then the fabric itself, and only after that the garment. So textile designers are always significantly ahead of everyone else in the industry.
We are already preparing for the autumn exhibition. As always, we’re on the lookout for new printing materials, because we constantly need to surprise the audience, and we’re preparing a new print collection. Each season is dedicated to a specific theme that sets the tone for our exhibition booth. Right now, our art board is choosing between two themes. On one hand, beautiful tortoiseshell prints are becoming fashionable, and on the other hand, there’s a fascinating theme of wild horses for the winter season — we’d love to reflect both in our upcoming booth, but we’ll have to choose one.
– What topics would you like to hear discussed by experts in the upcoming exhibition’s business program?
– We’d like to hear more about the changing rules of the game, working with marketplaces, and gain a deeper understanding of what’s happening now — what changes are ahead for the industry, the speed of growth, and an analysis of what product assortments are in demand on marketplaces. So we’d like to hear not only from the platform operators, but also from analytical companies working with data.
– Are there any new projects at Solstudio Textile Group?
– We always have new projects: the brand is opening stores, the factory is developing a digital fast-print textile platform called Print-a-porter, and we’re finalizing utilities that will soon allow not only fabric to be ordered by the customer, but also prints, ready-made accessories, and home textile and interior items.
