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modaCYCLE EDITORIAL

Dear Guys and Girls,

Leonid Gurevich dresses are a part of yet another stunning editorial photographed by Ned and Aya Rosen, styled by uber talented Vava Marevicheff-Ignatenko for modaCYCLE.

Leonid Gurevich gown opens the royal editorial called "The Red Queen" that you can see in it's entirety here.

Dress by Leonid Gurevich

photography by Ned and Aya Rosen

styling by Vava Marevicheff-Ignatenko

makeup by Agata Helena using MAC

hair styling by Seiji Uehara @ Ennis

stylist assistant Ashley Roberts

hair assistant Sofiya Pylo

model is Laticia Lamb from One Model Management

STEPHAN RABIMOV by LEONID GUREVICH

Guys,

My first illustration of 2012!  A portrait of Stephan Rabimov to illustrate his interview for Off The Record.

Stephan Rabimov:   Editor-in-chief of Depesha magazine.  A Visionary.  A Brilliant man. A Friend.

ST. CLAIRE MODELING EDITORIAL

Dear Guys & Girls,

If there's anything more exciting for me as a designer than creating the dresses, it is seeing them on beautiful people once the garments are completed.

Here are Leonid Gurevich gowns as part of an editorial called "Thinking About You" shot by Jory Clay Sutton on gorgeous models from St. Claire Modeling.

P.S. Note the last image at the bottom. Simply stunning.

Susan of St. Claire Modeling

Teesha of St. Claire Modeling

Photographer: Jory Clay Sutton

Models: Susan and Teesha @ St. Claire Modeling

Stylist: Demanti O'Bryant and Jory Clay Sutton

Gowns by Leonid Gurevich

LEONID GUREVICH BRIDAL

Guys and Girls!

I hope all of you are having a wonderful holiday season. I sure do!
The last half of 2011 has been filled with glorious collaborations, and 2012 promises to be even more fruitful!


These Leonid Gurevich unique wedding dresses and gowns were shot by the incredible Alena Soboleva on stunning models Ivanka and Dasha Paliy in the opulent Onegin Restaurant in NYC. Stay tuned for more marvelous updates in 2012!

Leon


P.S. If you are a bride and are OK with looking like an ordinary bridesmaid on your own wedding day - go get a wedding dress at any bridal store.

But if you wanna look breathtaking in a timeless designer's creation - contact Leonid Gurevich.

BE YOURSELF!

Guys,

Me and my personal style got mentioned on this marvelous blog Cherchez Le Style. Check it out!


On the pic above it's me attending the "DEPESHA: Breaking the Stereotypes" event held by Stephan Rabimov, editor-in-chief of DEPESHA magazine. I am holding a brand new, spectacular, beyond inspiring, ultimate must-have anniversary 305-page double issue of DEPESHA that features my illustrations

Leon

P.S. Remember to always dress up in accordance with YOUR inner inclinations. The worst thing you can do is blindly following the trends.

DAPHNE GUINNESS opening reception at the Fashion Institute of Technology

Dear Guys and Girls,

September turns out to be one unforgettable month...

After presenting my own collection during New York Fashion Week, on September 9th, six days later, in a company of my friend and agent, Depesha editor-in-chief Stephan Rabimov, I attended Daphne Guinness exhibition opening at the Museum at F.I.T.

Leonid Gurevich dressed in Leonid Gurevich
with Stephan Rabimov dressed in Alexandre Plokhov

Immediately upon our arrival I was photographed by the legendary Bill Cunningham; the photo appeared in the following September 18th issue of Sunday New Your Times in the article titled "Head Turners" and if there is the best spot to be in the Times, it is exactly where I ended up - right next to Valentino, De la Renta, and Daphne herself :

Leonid Gurevich with Susanne Bartsch, who was one of the many celebrity guests that night.

Seeing Daphne again was, obviously, a pleasure of cosmic proportions, but what was truly mind-blowing, it is looking at her breathtaking collection of unique pieces all in one place. A must-see exhibit featured timeless masterpieces by Gareth Pug, Chanel, Dior, Valentino, McQueen, and Guinness's own designs among other treasures.

Leonid Gurevich with the incredible Dr. Valerie Steele, director and a chief curator of the Museum at F.I.T. and a co-curator of Daphne Guinness exhibition.

I invite you to join me at the private tour of Daphne Guinness exhibit on October 6th, 2011, (7 PM) when the museum is closed to the general public, guided by Dr. Valerie Steele, followed by a cocktail reception at a neighboring chic CATM gallery (8 PM). Get the tickets here. Limited amount of tickets available.

Will see you there,

Leon

LEONID GUREVICH Fashion Show @ DUO

Photo by Valentina V Fashion World

Exciting news Guys and Girls!!

I just showed my SS 2012 dress collection titled " Triumvirate of Seduction" during New York Fashion Week on September 11th, 2011 at the amazing DUO - the sophisticated, beautifully decorated, recently opened restaurant / lounge owned by two gorgeous sisters.

Historically and politically 'Triumvirate' meant a group of three men holding power. Translating this concept into my world of couture, I singled out three powerful seduction elements that I design for, around, and always in mind with - Bust, Waist, and Hips - thus creating "Triumvirate of Seduction" as a perfect name for a collection purely consisting of alluring, feminine pieces.

My celebrity guests for the night were the divine Sasha Gradiva, who looked more breathtaking than ever, rapper Slick the Misfit, DJ Vinyla, actress Jessica Sherr and singer Xavier Le Pop Star.

Hand-picked, stunning models were slowly moving around the dimly lit rooms decorated with crystal chandeliers, soft leather banquettes and twenty foot murals depicting the sister duo owners, to the sound of a spine-tingling tango by Gotan Project...

Backstage goddess rehearsal.
Teesha of St. Clare Modeling. Photo by Mikhail Torich

Ivanka is creating magic.

Grand Finale

the Layout

Sasha Gradiva and DJ Vinyla made a surprise backstage appearance before the show.
Photo by Mikhail Torich

Rapper Slick the Misfit is romancing the gorgeous models clad in Leonid Gurevich.
Photo by Jenny Park

Hair Artist Nedjetti Harvey (right) is posing with two beautiful models.

Left to right: Model Natalie dressed in Leonid Gurevich, Alexander Sasha Poline, Xavier Le Pop Star, Sasha Gradiva & Leonid Gurevich (me, in other words) Photo by Mikhail Torich

My endless thanks to the team of incredible people that made this night magical:

Makeup: Angela Wang,
Makeup: Olena Grigorieva using magical product by Lilibeth,
Renowned hair artist Nedjetti Harvey with her own team of fantastic assistants: Sonia Castleberry, Charlay Jones and Renee Strong.

Models: Ivanka, Marianna, Germaine V, Jasmine, Veola, Brittany, Filareta, Lara, Svetlana, Natalie & Ja-C.
Models Teesha, Susan and Branda - courtesy of St. Claire Modeling

Special thanks to SashaPromitions.com for conceptualizing and staging this enchanting event and for DJ Melnik for handling the music.

Video is here Stay tuned for the updates!

Those of you who couldn't make it that night, get a second - and last - chance, as I will be showing my "Triumvirate of Seduction" again at the Museum of Russian Art (MoRA) on October 1st, 2011.



Leon

LEONID GUREVICH for ANYA CALIENDO

Dear Guys & Girls,

How would you laconically describe in two words such ethereal concepts as Chic, Elegance, Luxury, Enthrallment, Decadence - and everything they represent and stand for?

"Anya Caliendo". That's how.

Try imagining the level of my exhilaration when I was approached to create series of exclusive illustrations for Anya Caliendo Couture Millinery Atelier.
Being a woman of stunning beauty herself, Anya Caliendo creates sublime millinery masterpieces - delicate wearable art of exquisite workmanship. Every single headpiece is a pure enchantment, entirely different from the next. Her hats are marvelous fairytale dreams wondrously brought into a reality.

One of the main reasons why I enjoy being Leonid Gurevich so much is that being an artist grants me the priceless opportunity to interact with some of the most gifted, unique personages, exposing me to their exclusive visions and magic skills.

These gems below are from Mrs. Caliendo's "The Secret Lives of Dolls" collection.

Visit Anya Caliendo's Couture Millinery to be forever mesmerized by the original creations from this Millinery Goddess.

DRESSING SASHA GRADIVA

Guys,

The past two months were absolutely incredible for me - I've been swimming in the ocean of inspiration, enjoying every second of it:

I have been styling and designing for the electrifying SASHA GRADIVA (formerly known as Sasha), to whom I was introduced by a dear friend of mine, Stephan Rabimov, the editor-in-chief of Depesha magazine.

Image by Mike Ruiz

Sasha Gradiva is one of the most influential and respected European female artists of contemporary pop music with successful solo albums, MTV hit documentary and sold-out arenas.


Being the best European export, Sasha Gradiva is a perfect addition to the multitude of Gods on the American music Olympus, creating waves on both U.S. coasts with her innovative, futuristic, electro-flavored sound, and ultra-energized choreography.

For starters, I have created a translucent shutter screen ensemble to compliment her new bionic look:

Images by Mikhail Torich / http://torich.net/

She wore it performing her brand new mega hit "I'm on Fire" in Griffin and again later in Gansevoort Park Hotel. See the compilation video of her exhilarating summer 2011 tour here.

I have also styled her for her upcoming official video for "I'm on Fire" shot by the uber talented Mikhail Torich:

On the set of Sasha's video for "I'm On Fire"
Images by Mikhail Torich / http://torich.net/

I am currently working on few more sick pieces for her.
Gradiva's new album is due for a release this Fall, so stay tuned for the updates and get ready to be completely blown away.

Cheers,

Leon

MEETING DAPHNE GUINNESS!

Guys,

What a surreal, marvelous, magical and truly unforgettable Tuesday that was! I was introduced to the incredible Daphne Guinness by Stephan Rabimov, the editor of DEPESHA magazine, who interviewed her. I presented Daphne with a demi-couture piece I have made exclusively for her commissioned by DEPESHA as a parting gift. This was a magical moment of meeting a True Legend. I will never forget that.

The video is here


My previous works for DEPESHA can be seen here and here

Leon