An exhibition that has captured the hearts of art and fashion enthusiasts has unfolded in the halls of the Tauride Palace in Saint Petersburg. The event showcased Radical Chic silk carré scarves, turning them into living canvases filled with the spirit of the times and the depth of cultural meaning. Behind this inspiring project stands Alexandra Kaloshina — a long-time partner and close friend of the INTERFABRIC exhibition. Her lectures attract full auditoriums, and her expert vision helps shape trend zones with precise alignment to future fashion directions.

Alexandra Kaloshina is a guardian of textile secrets and a guide into the world of artistic experimentation. Her profound understanding of cultural codes and fashion currents makes each of her presentations at the exhibition an unforgettable event. In her hands, fabric comes to life, becoming a bridge between tradition and modernity, craftsmanship and digital technology.

Radical Chic: the scarf as a living story and a symbol of the country

A carré scarf is magic woven into silk and color, a key to understanding the Russian soul. In the words of the creator of the Radical Chic brand lies a deep truth: «A scarf unites folk art, craftsmanship, textiles, and fashion». Each scarf is like a small masterpiece that carries cultural heritage and philosophy within its folds.

Today, Radical Chic’s digital prints are stories captured on silk — artworks that already fascinate collectors and promise to become new icons of textile art.

The exposition is like a journey across Russia captured within a single square of silk. The conquest of the harsh North, the mythology of the Arkhangelsk region, the industrial poetry of the Urals, bold Russian avant-garde, and touching folk toys — all of this comes alive in each scarf, reminding viewers of the richness and diversity of national culture.

This spring, the «INTERFABRIC» General Industry International Exhibition will present poetry woven into silk — a cultural dialogue between the past, present, and future, symbols of time, creativity, and tradition finding new life.