“The dress from Zaitsev changed me!”: Renata Litvinova said how she was laughed at in Moscow 05/03/2023, 14:05

The famous fashion designer died on April 30. The death of “Red Dior” shocked the stars of Russian show business. Even Renata Litvínová did not stay aside. The 56-year-old actress now lives in Paris and enters the stage with an author’s performance. Her outfits are made by Demna Gvasalia and other designers. However, the director admitted that Zaitsev inspired her in her youth.

Litvinova said that when she studied at VGIK, she had a lover – Nikolai. He studied at the higher courses of the art faculty. Without giving a reason, the guy asked Renata what gift she wanted for herself. Nikolai was able to earn at that time. Then someone else engaged in farts and someone changed the currency. When the artist heard the question of a loved one, he remembered the designer.

“I confessed that I wanted Slava Zajcev’s dress. Even in the 10th grade, I worked as a model and sometimes starred in Soviet commercials, where I really liked his dress with huge shoulders. I even acted in one – it amazed me how suddenly it changed me! said Litvinova.

Alexei Balabanov’s muse knew the address where Vyacheslav Zaitsev’s fashion house was located. Immediately after the lectures, Nikolaj and 18-year-old Renata went to Mira’s class. The future movie star was delighted with her friend’s gift.

“Oh, how long I walked among the mannequins—I chose both a dress and the same broad-shouldered cloak! In the vicinity of the institute, everyone “fell” into it after arriving, and someone was behaving incomprehensibly and even with a smile towards me. I knew the answer: not everyone has taste! And even then I was aware that his clothes were a must. And this is now the best in the USSR, ”said the actress.

She spoke warmly of the maestro. Renata sincerely admired his talent and contribution to the fashion industry. Zaitsev did not have it easy during his life, Litvinová believes.

“He was the first Russian fashion designer for me. It will stay that way. Quivering and original – he paved the way for all others. Let it be there, finally, well. After all, it was difficult for him here, “Renata added.