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Lomakin, Artur (designer)

Artur Lomakin is a Russian fashion designer and photographer known for founding the fashion brand Forget Me Not in 2010[1][2][8]. He is recognized for introducing a minimalist aesthetic to Moscow’s underground fashion scene[8].

Background and Inspiration

Lomakin draws inspiration from the grey anonymity of Moscow’s suburbs, which significantly influences his creative work[3]. His design approach is characterized by a unique perspective that captures the essence of post-Soviet urban landscapes.

Creative Work

Founded the fashion brand Forget Me Not in 2010[2]
Works as both a fashion designer and photographer[5]
Presented photography projects at events like DOCA-2015[5]
Known for sophisticated and conceptual fashion design[6]

Aesthetic and Style

Lomakin’s work is deeply connected to the post-Soviet aesthetic, which is often described as strange and unfamiliar to Western mainstream culture. His designs reflect the complex cultural landscape of contemporary Russia, blending street culture with historical references[1].

Recognition

He has been recognized as one of the early independent Russian designers, gaining attention for his innovative approach to fashion and photography[6][8].

Citations: [1] https://1granary.com/opinion/defining-post-soviet-aesthetic/ [2] https://www.showstudio.com/contributors/artur_lomakin [3] https://www.new-east-archive.org/articles/show/546/artur-lomakin-forget-me-not-conceptual-fashion-moscow [4] https://www.instagram.com/arturlomakin/ [5] https://doca.moscow/doca/2015/proekty/37/ [6] https://www.showstudio.com/projects/dressing_the_screen_russia/essay-russias-young-creatives [7] https://www.pinterest.com/pin/forget-me-not-by-artur-lomakin-spring-lookbook-2011-ad–297589487852020586/ [8] https://www.new-east-archive.org/lists/list-item/7844/forget-me-not1

Footnotes

[1] Step into a suburban snowscape with Russian fashion brand Forget Me Not (Calvertjournal.com)

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