24 Sept 2024
PFW Takeover Part 1
NIKITA VLASSENKOÂ
Born in Ukraine, Nikita's journey into the world of fashion began in Frankfurt, where he spent his formative years. His rise to prominence began when he joined the acclaimed fashion collective Vetements, where he grew his skills and gained valuable experience in the world of high fashion. Subsequently, he further refined his talents while working with the PR agency ritual projects and contributing to the cutting-edge fashion magazine Antidote.
However, it was Nikita's transition to an independent stylist that truly allowed his unique vision and talent to shine. With an innate ability to blend innovation with elegance, Nikita became a sought-after stylist for both editorial shoots and celebrities. His client list reads like a who's who of the fashion and entertainment industry.
From iconic fashion houses to leading magazines and celebrities, Nikita has impacted the industry with his creative flair and attention to detail. For the past years, he has collaborated with notable figures, including the boundary-pushing designer Charles de Vilmorin, the avant-garde brand Avellano. Nikita's talent extends beyond the world of fashion, as he has worked with music sensations like Bilal Hassani, Eddy de Pretto, and Kim Petras, or social media superstar Lena Mahfouf, ensuring that their style reflects their unique personas.
With each new project, he continues to push boundaries, setting new standards in the industry and leaving an indelible mark on the world of fashion and celebrity styling.
CHARLES DE VILMORIN
Born into the LĂ©vĂȘque de Vilmorin family, he is the son of an art teacher and the grand-nephew of Louise de Vilmorin. âI grew up in a family that was very interested in fashion and the arts in general,â he says. After his baccalaurĂ©at, he graduated from the Chambre syndicale de la couture parisienne and went on to gain a master's degree from the Institut français de la mode.
In April 2020, he launched his own brand. At the same time, LoĂŻc Prigent produced a report on him. Spotted by Jean-Paul Gaultier, he became a âGuest Memberâ of the Chambre syndicale de la haute couture. At the end of January 20217, he presented his first haute couture collection by videoconference, the pieces then being sold exclusively on the internet. The collection was well received by the press. About a month later, he joined Rochas as artistic director, replacing Alessandro Dell'Acqua7, while retaining his brand name.He presented the first show for Rochas at the end of 2021. That same year, he collaborated with the LVMH group's 24S website on a small unisex collection. On 26 July 2024, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, he made costumes for one of the show's tableaux.
