MONACO: FASHION, STYLE & TRAVEL By Angelina Kali London based designer Oksana Kalinina is a master of her craft. Arriving in London with only her top qualifications in all aspects of fashion and dressmaking. She was walking down the world-famous Saville Row one day and entered Hardy Amies. Due to her skill set, she was immediately offered a job even though she was the youngest by far. Rising quickly up the ranks, after a few years she was offered to work for Charlotte Casadejus, the famous vintage-style wedding dress designer. Her acquired skills gained her the recognition of her peers by winning the award for Best Haute Couture and Bespoke Designer, beating 16 of her international contemporaries. When I first came across her brand, I immediately thought that her outfits would be perfect for Royal Ascot, one of the most important social events for high fashion attended by royals, nobles, business elite and high society. Her classic style has a timeless elegance, truly reflecting her brand philosophy of sophistication and nobleness. Her perfectionism extends not only to her dress making but also to ensuring a complete look from head to toe for her clients. It is her personal attention dedicated to each and every client that has won her such a loyal following. Oksana founded Oksana Kalinina Couture as a wedding dress maker. She draws inspiration from ancient Greece resulting in sophisticated and highly tailored wedding dresses. Whilst still sought after for her wedding dresses, Oksana wanted a wider outlet for her creativity. It was an easy transition for her to also create elegant evening dresses which captivate the essence of elegance, femininity and high design. Her couture is made-to-measure, tailored to perfectly complement the client’s personality and form. She now also focuses on creating...... Read more on Full Issue!