Viacheslav Zaitsev, the famous Russian fashion designer known as the "Soviet Christian Dior," has passed away at the age of 85. He was a pioneer of Soviet fashion, whose innovative creations and bold experiments made him a fashion industry icon globally.
Viacheslav “Slava” Zaitsev, the couturier who gained international fame for his Soviet fashion designs infused with vibrant Russian folkloric motifs, has died at the age of 85.
Viacheslav "Slava" Zaitsev, a Russian fashion designer known as the "Soviet Christian Dior," passed away on Sunday at the age of 85, according to his fashion firm