Vasiliev Alexander Alexandrovich - extraordinary, talented person who managed to reveal his abilities for the benefit of society. Many people know him as the host of the popular TV show “Fashionable Sentence.” Alexander Vasiliev is also known as a fashion historian who has published many books on this topic. You can learn about his fascinating life from this article.
Vasiliev Alexander Alexandrovich was born in 1958 in the capital of Russia. His parents were intelligent people who devoted their lives to art. My father was People's Artist of the USSR, making scenery and costumes. Mom was an actress, taught stage speech in theater universities Moscow.
It is clear that from childhood the boy was initiated into the theatrical atmosphere, into the secrets of behind-the-scenes life. He saw how costumes and sets were created, how actors prepared for performances, applied makeup, and dressed beautifully. He remembered many beautiful costumes from childhood. This is how Alexander’s refined taste was formed.
And, of course, he could not resist trying to create, invent, create beauty himself. He created his first costume at the age of five! And at the age of twelve, the young artist was already creating costumes for his own performance.
He also participated in the filming of the children's television program Alarm Clock. But, unfortunately, this hobby required time, effort and could not but affect the quality of studies at school.
At first, the boy was sent to a special school with in-depth study in English. But due to poor performance he had to leave there. He entered the school for working youth.
Vasiliev Alexander: yu noble years
Of course, after graduating from school, he did not think long about choosing his profession. Everything had already been decided in advance. Sasha decided to fulfill his dream and entered the Moscow Art Theater School. At the same time, from the age of sixteen, Alexander worked as a prop maker at the Sovremennik Theater.
After graduation educational institution Alexander Vasiliev, a future fashion historian, worked with his father at the Theater on Malaya Bronnaya as a costume designer.
It seems that the beginning of a career has been made. There is only a bright prospect ahead - the implementation of your creative plans. But, however, he was destined to meet his first love at this ardent age. She changed everything in Alexander’s life...
A beautiful girl named Maria Lavrova captured his heart. A whirlwind romance developed. The lovers were happy and intended to spend the rest of their lives together. But... fate decreed otherwise.
Maria's mother married a foreigner and took her daughter with her to the capital of all lovers. “Promise me that you will definitely find me in Paris!” - Masha said goodbye. He, of course, promised, but he had absolutely no idea how he would fulfill his promise.
Traveling to a capitalist country was somewhat problematic in Soviet time. But two years later (these were not easy years for Sasha) he met a French woman at Moscow State University who was studying Russian in Moscow. And then he came up with a plan.
History is silent about how this all happened, but Alexander formalized his marriage with this French woman with the goal of getting to Paris.
The French period in Vasiliev’s life
What happened next is like a touching love film. Alexander Vasiliev found his beloved in Paris. She was a little surprised to see him. Because she could hardly believe that Alexander would come to Paris for her. But, unfortunately, it turned out that Masha was already in love with a young Frenchman. A bitter disappointment in women was born in the artist’s soul. But, one way or another, Paris played a big role in the life of a fashion historian. And who knows, if he had not fallen in love with Masha, maybe the world would not have recognized the real master.
Paris could not help but impress such a creative person as Vasiliev. Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris... And endless lavender fields! All this delighted the thin man young man and left an imprint on his work. At first he lived in a small apartment on the fifth floor. The building didn't even have an elevator. Since childhood, Alexander has been accustomed to a slightly different environment. But the beauty of the French capital covered everything.
To be honest, Vasiliev did not imagine that he would stay in Paris for so long. The visa expired quickly, but returning home was impossible for many reasons. So he obtained a residence permit.
In order not to waste time, Alexander enters the school at the Louvre and receives a specialty as a palace interior designer. In addition, he independently increases the level of knowledge and skill. People began to contact the young master with orders.
Vasiliev began to invent scenery for such famous theaters as Ronde Pointe, Royal Opera of Versailles, Cartoucherie, Lucerner and others.
At the same time with creative work Alexander Alexandrovich began teaching fashion history at prestigious universities. Soon he began to collaborate with such French celebrities as Michel Witold, Valerie Dreville and others.
Alexander Vasiliev's wife insisted that he teach Russian at the Paris Lyceum. But he had neither time, nor strength, nor desire for this. Disagreements and quarrels appeared more and more in the family. The couple soon separated after five years of living together.
It is difficult to say whether this marriage was fictitious. Vasiliev himself claims that he had tender feelings for ex-wife. That everything they had was for real. And by the time he found his ex-lover Waving in Paris, he has already become attached to his French wife. Therefore, he even breathed a little sigh of relief that his ambition had not suffered.
Peak of popularity
The rumor about the Russian fashion designer from Paris soon spread throughout the world. Vasiliev’s talent and originality were appreciated in many countries around the world. He began receiving job offers from London, Glasgow, Iceland, Japan and Turkey.
Then the fashion historian entered into contracts with colleagues in Spain and Italy. By collaborating with people all over the world, Vasiliev had to expand his knowledge of languages. He successfully studied various languages, which gave him the opportunity to lecture in French, Spanish, and Italian. He already knew English well since childhood. Vasiliev himself admitted that foreign languages are very easy for him.
The popularity of Alexander Vasiliev as a fashion historian grew every day. This was at a time when almost no one knew him at home.
In 1994, Vasiliev received French citizenship. He was invited to design ballet performances in different countries ah peace. In the Japanese theater, for example, he designed Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. And in the Flemish ballet he even became artistic director.
Once in Paris, Vasiliev was at dinner with the Countess de Bogourdon. The famous Russian ballerina Maya Plesetskaya happened to be there. She looked at the young artist’s sketches and was amazed. The beauty of the scenery and the exquisite taste of the master were appreciated.
The high appreciation of Maya Plesetskaya played a significant role in Vasiliev’s acquaintance with the director of the Royal Ballet in Antwerp, Valery Panov. He made Alexander a designer in this theater, which was very honorable.
At the same time, Vasiliev collaborates with filmmakers. For example, Roberto Enrico invited the master to create costumes for the film “And War Comes.” Other directors from different countries also ordered costumes from him for their films.
Homecoming
Did Vasiliev miss his homeland, being abroad for so long and basking in the rays of glory? Probably yes. Because after the breakup Soviet Union he returned back, leaving hospitable Paris. He will always remember France with gratitude, but his heart was drawn to where he was born and spent his childhood and youth.
Maybe he returned earlier, but then he would have faced service in Afghanistan. Therefore, the consul advised the young man to stay in Paris as long as possible. Vasiliev missed his parents. They often corresponded and sent parcels to each other. His mother visited her son in Paris several times.
In Russia, Vasiliev continues his active professional activities. In 2000, Alexander Alexandrovich opened a festival of fashion and theatrical costumes in Samara. It was called “The Volga Seasons of Alexander Vasiliev.”
Then, in 2002, the famous fashion historian appears on the Kultura television channel. There he organizes and hosts the “Blow of the Century” program.
Next year, the design studio “Interiors of Alexander Vasiliev” will open in the capital. What did the author want to show in this project? He decided to present the rich Russian traditions in French chic. The connection of these two is diametrically different traditions it was unusual and very interesting.
Vasiliev also does not give up teaching. He lectures at Moscow State University, as well as in many cities of Russia. Everyone listened with interest to the famous fashion historian, enjoying his refined manners and amazing wealth of knowledge.
Alexander Vasiliev host of the “Fashionable Sentence” program
Soon, through his efforts, the country's first Museum of Fashion History was opened in Chelyabinsk. Vasiliev also often appears on television and takes part in various programs.
In 2009, Vasiliev’s acquaintance, the famous fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev, asked to replace him as the host of the TV show “Fashionable Sentence”. He had to leave the country for for a long time, and the state of health already left much to be desired. Alexander agreed. This participation in a popular television show brought the fashion historian enormous fame among ordinary population countries.
All viewers quickly fell in love with the new presenter for his insightful mind, secular manners, gentleness of character, subtle humor and unusually polite attitude towards the participants of the show.
Since 2012, Vasiliev has been hosting very interesting programs from the series “Portraits of Great Fashionistas” on the Mayak radio station.
In 2011, his personal award “Lilies of Alexander Vasiliev” was established. It can be awarded to the best designer interior designs. These could be cafes, galleries, train stations.
Alexander Vasiliev is the author of many books on the history of fashion and the style of Russian emigrants. He also plans to publish the memoirs of T. Leskova, the great-granddaughter of the famous Russian writer Leskov. Vasiliev's works are published on different languages in various cities around the world.
Vasiliev’s collections are a special topic. He collects historical costumes. Among them are the outfits of Maya Plisetskaya, Countess de Bogurdon, Princess Shcherbatova, as well as Soviet actresses: Lyudmila Gurchenko, Klara Luchko, Lyubov Orlova and others.
In 2011, Alexander Vasiliev became an honorary member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
Personal life of Alexander Vasiliev
The TV presenter of the “Fashionable Sentence” program, Alexander Vasiliev, was liked by many viewers. They immediately became interested in his personal life.
After his marriage to a French woman (in which there were no children), Vasiliev, according to some sources, was married again. He married an Icelandic woman, Stefania. But this marriage also quickly fell apart.
According to Vasiliev, he maintains friendly relations with both his first wife and his first lover, Masha. She often visits him.
His first wife later married her ex-lover, gave birth to children from him. Masha also married a Frenchman and has two children.
After this he was not married again. Once, TV presenter Alexander Vasiliev mentioned in an interview about his personal life that he was dating several women at once in given time. Because polygamy is inherent in his nature.
But I wouldn’t refuse marriage either. His chosen one should be smart, well-read, not hysterical, according to Vasiliev himself. Must come from a decent family, have good manners. He still believes that he will find his only permanent life partner.
Vasiliev loves to travel. He drove around three times globe. Lying and sunbathing on the beach is not for him. He loves to work in his garden and grow flowers. He considers a measured stay for the sake of carnal needs unacceptable.
Alexander Vasiliev is a famous fashion critic, an impressive man, owner of the capital’s design studio “Alexander Vasiliev Interiors”, former co-host entertainment program“Fashionable verdict”, a sincere patriot of his Motherland, a connoisseur of Russian traditions and customs.
Childhood in an intelligent family
Vasiliev was born at the end of December 1958. He was brought up in a family of hereditary intellectuals. Dad is a famous Moscow artist, mother is a theater actress. Grandfathers and great-grandfathers are educators.
Alexander Vasiliev in his youth
Alexander's childhood was spent in a creative atmosphere that has not left him to this day. One of my hobbies little boy there was the creation of outfits for dolls and decorations. At school he was the favorite student of most teachers.
Fashion guru Alexander Vasiliev
After graduation, Vasiliev entered the studio of the Moscow Art Academic Theater. The certified specialist got a job as a costume designer at “On Malaya Bronnaya”.
The difficult path of an extravagant man
At the beginning of his creative career, the loving Vasiliev marries Maria Lavrova, a student at the Faculty of Philology of Moscow State University. Due to the mother-in-law’s marriage and move to another country, the young family moves to a new place with her. Acquaintance with French culture did not go as smoothly as Alexander imagined.
Alexander Vasiliev while working in France
At first, the young art critic could not find a job. Maria was not ready for financial difficulties. Alexander, in order to somehow earn a living, sang Russian songs on the street and begged for alms. The purposeful young man managed to pull himself together and entered the Louvre School at the Faculty of Interior Design. In parallel with his studies, Vasiliev was engaged in self-education - he studied the history of fashion and style.
Alexander Vasiliev with his mother
In the fall of 1982, the talented guy was invited to decorate the production of “Pope Joanna,” which premiered in two major theaters in France. Alexander was a costume designer and set designer in the plays “Palace Gallery” and “Triumph of Love”. A few years later, Vasiliev received an invitation to collaborate with one of the leading theaters in Iceland. There he prepared costumes for the productions: “Plato”, “Wild Honey”.
Alexander Vasiliev and Valentin Yudashkin
Since 1986, Alexander’s career has taken off. Many European theaters wanted to see him on their creative team. Vasiliev chose the Royal Flemish Ballet. His directors Galina and Valery Panov offered him the position of artistic director.
Alexander Vasiliev opened a museum of fashion history
The costume guru collaborated with the Japanese director on Tchaikovsky's musical production of The Nutcracker. In parallel with theatrical activities Alexander works successfully in cinema. All the outfits of the cast of the films: “And the War Passes”, “My Friend the Traitor”, “Manjklu” were created by the famous artist.
Alexander Vasiliev gives master classes
In the early 2000s, Vasiliev returned home to Moscow. Where does it begin new stage in the career of a famous Russian Frenchman. He tries himself as a TV presenter on one of the Russian TV channels, creates his own design studio “Alexander Vasiliev Interiors”.
Alexander Vasiliev, Evelina Khromchenko and Nadezhda Babkina hosts of the “Fashionable Sentence” program
National love and popularity came to Alexander after the release of the entertainment project “Fashionable Sentence”. The maestro of transformation told ordinary Russian women how to correctly place accents, hide problem areas, and demonstrate advantages using clothing. The program occupied a leading position in the overall rating of television entertainment projects for several years.
The mysterious life of forever young Vasiliev
Alexander’s first love and official wife is Maria Lavrova. Frequent business trips and the desire for creative perfection irritated the chosen one fashion critic. For a long time, Maria convinced her husband to change his occupation and become a Russian language teacher. Unable to find a compromise, the family broke up.
Alexander Vasiliev with his first wife
More in Vasiliev’s personal life official relations did not have. It is known that the polygamous and loving Alexander has a woman of his heart, but who she is and what her name is remains a mystery. Now the eccentric maestro continues to lead an active lifestyle, writes original books, gives lectures, and participates in television and radio programs.
Alexander Vasiliev with his beloved pug
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Fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev is a mysterious and shocking personality. No woman knows better than him how to dress stylishly and fashionably, and how to find that “golden mean” in clothes and accessories. Therefore, for many years Vasiliev has been the host of the popular show “Fashionable Verdict”. But what is known about his non-public side of life? Does the famous art critic and decorator have a wife and children? And how does Alexander Vasiliev himself characterize his sexual orientation?
Personal life of fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev: photos of the maestro’s wife and children
Many believe that fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev was never married. And in general, as a creative person, she has a non-traditional sexual orientation. However, this is not the case. As a young man, the future fashion guru fell madly in love with a girl, Masha. But, as often happens, Vasiliev’s parents did not approve of their son’s choice. Sasha is a boy from a famous creative family. Father is People's Artist of the RSFSR, mother is a famous dramatic actress.
Alexander Vasiliev in his youth
Soon Masha leaves with her mother for permanent residence in Paris. It would seem that nothing can reunite the lovers. Take into account: it’s the 70s, almost the entire country is “restricted to travel”... But a miracle happened! Alexander Vasiliev meets a French woman and enters into a fictitious marriage with her. Paris is becoming more and more real...
Alexander Vasiliev's first wife was French
Soon the future fashion historian receives the coveted positive response to travel to France. Together with his young wife, Alexander Vasiliev settled in a small rented apartment in Paris. Soon he meets again with his first love, Maria. But, as it turned out, the girl did not wait for her lover, and became pregnant by a Frenchman, a reporter for a well-known publication. True, she was soon left alone again. But Maria still has warm and friendly relations with Alexander Vasiliev. Moreover, Paris has long become a second home for the fashion historian.
Alexander Vasiliev in his Paris apartment
After a divorce from his first wife and failure to re-build a relationship with Maria, Alexander Vasiliev plunges headlong into his favorite work. The fashion historian travels a lot around the world - he is invited as a set designer by leading theaters, and universities are eager to get the best lecturer who knows everything about fashion and style. While working in Reykjavik, Alexander Vasiliev meets a charming Icelandic girl. Subsequently, young people decide to have a civil marriage.
« She was lovely. Her name was Stefania. She was very beautiful blonde With blue eyes... She was offered to me as an assistant. She was such a good assistant that she helped me with everything. And she helped!..”
But this love, alas, soon ended. The girl did not want to follow her beloved to Paris, preferring to stay in her homeland, in cold and mysterious Iceland.
Even in his youth, Alexander Vasiliev was known as a master of fashionable shocking
As for the child, Alexander Vasiliev has... three of them! True, these are godchildren. The first and beloved goddaughter, Marfa, is the daughter of the maestro’s longtime friend and classmate. But the fashion historian practically does not communicate with the other two girls. One of the goddaughters lives in Germany, and the other in Paris, but contact with both has long been lost.
Fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev and his sexual orientation
Alexander Vasiliev honestly admits that he has always loved women. True, now that the maestro is already 59 years old, somewhat different priorities have appeared in his life. The fashion historian himself likes to joke about his personal life today: he is married to fashion and is happily married.
Alexander Vasiliev - fashionable presenter of “Fashionable Sentence”
Vasiliev admits that he loves to eat delicious food and, in general, this moment, prefers to enjoy life. And his financial resources allow him to do this. The fashion historian likes to call himself a “citizen of the world” and, apparently, that’s why he managed to buy himself a good, prestigious home in different corners Europe. Apartments in Moscow and Paris, an estate in the center of France and a large family estate in Riga... The list of personal real estate of the famous art critic and decorator is very impressive.
Alexander Vasiliev in his Moscow apartment
But it is also well known that Vasiliev never stopped loving and admiring women. But smart and... rich ladies are especially dear to his heart. And once in the show “Let's get married!” the fashion historian let it slip that he needed a rich and aged bride. And so that castles and estates must be available to house a truly huge collection of rare dresses and accessories by the maestro.
The collection of fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev contains thousands of interesting exhibits
And on tricky question regarding the dominance of men with non-traditional sexual orientation in the world of bohemia, beauty and style - Vasiliev has an exhaustive answer in store:
“Why are there so many gay fashion designers? - AestheticsXXcentury was invented only by gays. Among the creative elite, 95% are men with non-traditional sexual orientation. A heterosexual man can only undress a woman, but a homosexual man can only dress her!”
With an abundance of unflattering rumors about Alexander Vasiliev’s gay orientation and his affairs with men, not a single “yellow” publication has yet been able to document them. In addition, the fashion historian himself is a public figure and always willingly makes contact with the press. Hundreds of interviews and press conferences every year, participation in all kinds of shows and programs on TV and radio. It seems that not a single question in the world can put the maestro of fashion and style in an awkward position.
And Vasiliev himself is famous for his sharp and always apt statements addressed to the participants of his television project. It’s no secret that Alexander Vasiliev has been the permanent host of the “Fashionable Sentence” program for almost 10 years. By the way, the fashion and style guru treats himself with irony. So, in one of the stories of the central TV channel, Vasiliev makes himself fashionable sentence.
Fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev in his youth: rare photos of the star
Alexander Vasiliev does not hide the fact that school years was not like everyone else. In terms of style. Financial opportunities allowed parents to purchase for their children, Alexander and his my own sister, the most fashionable and expensive things. Many elements of the wardrobe of the future fashion historian were bought abroad - my father often went on business trips abroad. Therefore, the maestro himself says, flared trousers, the most fashionable shirts and the most beautiful and stylish shoes are what have always distinguished him from his peers. It’s clear that in the USSR only a few had the opportunity to dress beautifully and expensively “not like everyone else”!
Non-standard appearance and highlighted strands - this was the “non-Soviet” style of Alexander Vasiliev in his youth
Despite financial well-being, Alexander Vasiliev with early years loved wandering... through garbage dumps and flea markets. He says that the Soviet-era dump was a real treasure trove of rare, unique things. Often, people of that time easily got rid of trinkets inherited from their grandparents. Apparently, it was while walking through the capital's garbage dumps that the future master of fashion came up with the brilliant idea of creating a collection of rare antique items related to fashion. Even now, Alexander Vasiliev can often be found at flea markets in Paris, which, by the way, has always been famous for such unusual and popular places among tourists.
Alexander Vasiliev is busy looking for another item for his collection
But while collecting precious specimens for his collection and contemplating the beauties of his beloved Paris, Alexander Vasiliev does not forget about work for a minute. While still a newlywed, the future celebrity in the world of fashion and style goes to study at the school at the Louvre Museum, and then successfully completes graduate school at the Sorbonne. Immediately, the young and talented set designer was noticed in the leading theaters in France. Alexander Vasiliev became the author of the scenery for the plays “Pope Joanna”, “Triumph of Love”, “Galleries of the Palace” and many others. Later, the maestro was invited to work at the Opera and Ballet Theater in Reykjavik (where he met his second wife Stefania), and then to the Royal Flemish Ballet.
The desire for beauty has always been in Alexander Vasiliev’s blood
Needless to say, the young man easily charmed not only women, but also his potential employers with his relaxed and at the same time refined manner of conversation, his natural charm and signature smile.
Alexander Vasiliev’s trademark smile is easily recognizable even in a photo taken many years ago
However, the great experimenter Vasiliev did not want to limit himself to searching for himself only in style. He easily tried on different roles. Now he is a decorator, now he is a designer, now he is an art critic. While living in France, young Alexander Vasiliev even managed to try himself as an actor and model! True, as he himself recently admitted, these roles were so insignificant and mediocre that there is essentially nothing for a fashion historian to be proud of in this field.
Rare photos of Alexander Vasiliev in his youth
Fashion historian Alexandra Vasilyeva many people know, largely thanks to his public activities and the famous program “Fashionable Verdict”. He walked along creative path from early childhood.
Biography
Alexander Vasiliev was born in Moscow in 1959, December 8th. His family was closely connected with creativity - his mother worked in the theater, his father painted and created sets and costumes for productions. Since childhood, the boy read a lot - fortunately, the huge home library allowed it, and he went to performances and exhibitions.
IN adolescence became interested in costumes and scenery, began to sew and stage his own performances. After graduating from school, he entered the Moscow Art Theater, and after completing his studies, he worked for some time as a costume designer in one of the Moscow theaters. In 1982, he left his homeland and went to France to study, work and conquer his heights.
Carier start in the capital of fashion it was not the most successful - and who was waiting here for an unknown young man? Financially, things were sometimes tight, and Vasiliev even performed with street musicians, earning his living. However, over time, life got better - Alexander began to receive orders for the production of scenery and was able to begin his studies at the Louvre School, choosing a specialty in interior design. He devoted a lot of time to self-education, studying the history of fashion, and by 1994 he already had his own course of lectures on this topic.
With the onset of the 2000s, Alexander Vasiliev, already a recognized fashion historian, returns to Russia, where he develops active work. He teaches, hosts a TV show (“Blow of the Wind” on the Culture channel), organizes student tours to introduce young people to the pearls of European culture, opens his own design studio, and heads the Fashion Academy established at Ostankino. in 2008, the program “ Fashionable verdict", whose constant presenter (together with Evelina Khromchenko) is Vasiliev.
In March 2017, it became known that Alexander Vasiliev was leaving Fashionable Sentence. True, the presenter himself claims that this will not last long, no more than a dozen issues. He just needed a break to do his other things, and just take a break from the 8-year marathon.
Achievements
Alexander Vasiliev is justifiably proud of the fact that he was able to change some ideas about fashion in modern society. Thus, in his opinion, he was able to convince young people that bleached hair on girls is not stylish, and that jeans with rhinestones and an exposed belly are bad manners. How is Vasiliev interested in theater artist national costumes and collected a unique collection of outfits of Russian culture; It features exhibits dating back to the 17th century, including models created by Chanel, Valentino, Gaultier and others.
Alexander Vasiliev is engaged and writing activity. His works are, of course, connected with the history of fashion; the most famous are “Beauty in Exile” and “Russian Fashion: 150 Years in Photographs.” For achievements in the promotion of Russian art, Vasiliev was awarded the S.P. Diaghilev medal, the gold medal of the Academy of Arts, the Order of Maecenas, and other awards.
Personal life
Personal life of Alexander Vasiliev is not in the public domain. He, like many stars, defends his right to secrets and does not seek to reveal them.
For some time there were rumors that Vasiliev had gay. Of course, the outrageous artist could not help but draw attention to his person, including in this matter. Once the hero admitted that he can experience passion for several women at once (note, not men!) and justifies polygamy. It is known that the fashion historian was married twice, the first time to a French woman (they claim that the marriage was fictitious and was needed only to get to France), the second time to an Icelandic woman, and also unsuccessfully.
Today, the fashion historian is not married, although the recent program “Secret for a Million” with Lera Kudryavtseva revealed certain secrets of Alexander Vasiliev’s personal life. So, it turned out that he has three goddaughters, one of whom even came to the filming of the program (now we know for sure that Marfa Milovidova- goddaughter of Alexander Vasiliev). Her godfather Vasiliev became his good friend at the request.
As for your own children of Alexander Vasiliev, then he never started them, although Lera Kudryavtseva’s last question, to that same “million”, never received an answer. It concerned an illegitimate child that Vasiliev allegedly has. Summing up, the fashionable judge said that everything will one day become known from his memoirs. So the question of whether Alexander Vasiliev has children remains open.
Undoubtedly, fans show considerable interest in the person “ fashion historian", so it is possible that 58-year-old Vasiliev will still find his soul mate and still become a father. Moreover, he does not lose hope for this.
Art critic, fashion historian, TV presenter - and that’s all he, Alexander Vasiliev, who gained wild popularity after he became the host of the “Fashionable Sentence” program. People started gossiping about Vasiliev, imitating him, inviting him to various shows, and the ubiquitous journalists conduct interviews. The fashion historian always answers questions condescendingly and frankly, initially knowing that nothing can make him angry.
Currently Alexander Vasiliev (fashion historian) is an honorary member Russian Academy arts, works as a theater decorator, collaborating around the world, exhibits his own collection of historical costume, and also gives lectures on the history of fashion.
Biography
The famous fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev was born on December 8, 1958 in Moscow. Parents are extremely intelligent people. Alexander Pavlovich Vasiliev - the father of Alexander Jr., was a theater artist and fashion designer. In the mid-fifties, he received the Grand Prix at the Brussels World Exhibition and also earned the title “People's Artist of Russia.” The works of Alexander Pavlovich are still kept in the Chekhov Theater and the Bolshoi Theater.
Mom, Tatyana Ilyinichna Vasilyeva-Gurevich, a woman with magnificent appearance and artistic talent, could not imagine herself outside the stage in her youth. Having served for quite a long time in Melpomene, she moved on to teaching at universities such as the Moscow Art Theater School and the Bolshoi Theater Choreographic School.
The cultural situation could not help but influence young Alexander and his older sister Natasha. From early childhood he dreamed of becoming an actor, became interested in historical costume and helped his father in sewing scenery, and Alexander Vasiliev invented his first exclusive costumes and scenery at the age of five.
First time on set
His mother brought him to Shabolovka 37, where he first took part in the fascinating program “Alarm Clock,” which was then hosted by the popular actress Nadezhda Rumyantseva. As a teenager, he starred in the children's program "Bell Theatre", and at the age of twelve he became a set designer for the children's play "The Wizard of the Emerald City".
All this fast paced life influenced future biography Alexandra Vasilyeva.
After graduating high school, he enters the Moscow Art Theater School-Studio in the production department, after which he begins to work as a costume designer at the Theater on Malaya Bronnaya.
Personal life of Alexander Vasiliev
The further fate of the young man changed in many ways thanks to his first love. Masha, that was the name of his passion, went to live in Paris after her mother married a French citizen. The girl’s dream came true, but difficult days came for Alexander.
At that time, it was unthinkable to just up and leave the Soviet Union. Good reasons were needed, and Alexander Alexandrovich Jr. thought about a fictitious marriage. Fate smiled on him in the face of a young French woman who came to Russia to learn the language.
Fictitious marriage
Anna, having become the fictitious wife of Alexander Vasiliev, lived in marriage with him for several years. The expectations of the future fashion historian associated with his beloved girl did not materialize. Masha was married and expecting a child. She explained her behavior by saying that the father of the unborn baby is French. That said it all.
Vasiliev was unable to return to his homeland - he was awaiting service in Afghanistan, and in addition, according to the laws of the USSR, he did not have the right to leave his place of residence for fifteen years. I had to apply for a residence permit in France, becoming a “defector”.
Life of Alexander Vasiliev in France
At first, life in an unfamiliar environment was not sweet. Young Alexander was forced to rent an apartment, eat poorly, and save money.
This strengthened his character. The hardest thing was the separation from loved ones, especially my mother. Then no one could predict the future - the restructuring of the regime and so on. It seemed that I would have to live in a foreign land until the end of my days. The French wife of Alexander Vasiliev, being a calculating woman, fled to her next passion, and Alexander himself no longer formalized the official marriage.
Thanks to his talent and hard work, Alexander Vasiliev, whose photo is posted in the article, quickly found a use for himself. He began to design street festivals and performances in French theaters. His love for history led him to the Louvre School, from which he graduated with a degree in palace interior design.
Europe
Alexander Vasiliev’s creative and labor savings (photo is in the article) began to expand. At the same time, he began teaching fashion history to students at the Russian Theater School and famous school fashion in Paris. The fame of the talented decorator spread beyond France. From London he received an offer to collaborate with the National London Theater and the Scottish Ballet in Glasgow.
They learned about him in Spain, Turkey and Japan, and everywhere Alexander Alexandrovich managed to draw up a long-term contract, enjoying his work, studying the languages and life of Europe. Today our favorite TV presenter is fluent in Spanish, French and Italian. Since 1994, having received French citizenship, he began to lecture on the history of fashion in these countries in their native language.
"Fashionable verdict"
Perestroika and the collapse of the Soviet Union allowed the popular fashion historian and designer to return to Russia.
Wanting to educate his native people in the field of design, fashion and aesthetics, Alexander Vasiliev opens the Volga Seasons fashion festival in Samara.
Two years later, in 2002, he became the host of the television project “Blow of the Century” on the “Culture” channel. Many people sign up for private lectures with him, at Moscow State University he teaches students the history of fashion, and organizes a visiting fashion school in cultural capitals peace. One can endlessly list the vigorous activity of the master of fashion and design, but despite this, many first learned about Vasiliev through the TV show “Fashionable Sentence”.
Having replaced Vyacheslav Zaitsev on the set of the popular show, Alexander Alexandrovich became a constant favorite of women. Not one of the participants was ever offended by the presenter for criticizing their appearance. He chides the invited guest with a smile and gives advice with the same smile and insinuating, soft tone. There are many famous phrases from the TV presenter that have become catchphrases: “Yes, you are not Angelina Jolie, but she too will go out of fashion,” “You can wear a mini until you’re 99 years old, but you don’t need to show it to anyone,” “You remind me of the heroine of Mayakovsky’s comedy “The Bedbug” or Red A retirement cap” and so on.
The hard work of a show host
Four or five episodes of “Fashionable Verdict” are filmed a day. Alexander Vasiliev is the “judge” in the show, Evelina Khromchenko got the role of the “prosecutor” and Nadezhda Babkina played the “lawyer”. During the program they had to change clothes several times. And this is just the beginning. Sometimes people come to the studio with inappropriate behavior and they throw scandals, but this is rather an exception.
Alexander Vasilyev’s favorite model in “Fashionable Sentence” was a milkmaid from the Republic of Mari El, Zinaida Enova, who had in her wardrobe a work robe in which she milked about thirty cows, and a weekend outfit in the form of a national dress.
After she was changed into modern suit and put on high-heeled shoes - the audience sitting in the hall and behind the TV screen simply gasped. The post-Balzac woman impressed with her elegance, simplicity and confidence.
The interests of the invited guests, in addition to Nadezhda Babkina, are also protected by others famous personalities, for example, Arina Sharapova, Daria Dontsova, Larisa Verbitskaya, Anzhelika Varum, Renata Litvinova and others. In many ways, the program’s rating is maintained thanks to the jokes and sparklingness of Alexander Vasilyev Jr.
Radio "Mayak"
Since 2012, Vasiliev has been hosting a series of programs “Portraits of Great Fashionistas” on Mayak radio, in which he talks about famous fashion designers, actors and actresses, people whose names are in one way or another connected with fashion. The program lasts about 30-40 minutes. The acting and extraordinary talent of the presenter, his intonations create a bright, convex image of those about whom the conversation is being conducted. This makes the program interesting and listens in one breath.
In 2011, the fashion historian established his own version of the Michelin Star - a ceramic lily, which is awarded to those whose interior design is the most successful. These are mainly public places open to the public: cafes, train stations, galleries, and so on. Each lily made has its own number, which can be used to determine its authenticity, and is made by hand.
Books
But this is not all the activities of Alexander Vasiliev. Unfortunately, he has no children, but he has goddaughters to whom he will certainly leave part of the inheritance. One of the master's main legacies are his books.
Not everyone will be able to attend Alexander Alexandrovich’s lectures, and not everyone will be lucky enough to see his traveling costume collections. But reading books is much easier, because rich experience in the history of fashion should be passed on to descendants.
Currently, more than thirty books have been published. They are mainly dedicated to the style of Russian emigrants of the early 20th century. The book “Beauty in Exile” was published six times. He also wants to write a book dedicated to the memoirs of Tatyana Leskova, the great-granddaughter of Nikolai Leskov, famous writer late XIX and the beginning of the 20th centuries.
Over the years, Alexander Vasiliev has kept a diary, where he records significant or exciting events that happen both to him personally and to the country and people.
The master of fashion of the show “Fashionable Sentence” opens with a quote from Bernard Shaw: “Following fashion is funny, but not following is stupid.” This line between “funny” and “stupid” is style. Alexander Vasiliev’s sense of style and biography were influenced by his parents and life in France. Unlike Russians, the French tell children: “Beautiful or ugly,” while Russians say “Good or bad.” In a family where the parents, the parents' parents, were fashionable and stylish people, there is a huge chance that the future generation will also have taste and style.
Alexander Vasiliev’s advice can be written down in a notebook or notepad. They will become a guiding light in the chaotic world of fashion. So, according to the fashion historian, it follows that:
- Only women with fair skin and forget-me-not eyes, as well as green and green eyes, are allowed to lighten their hair. gray eyes. It is advisable to dye your hair using highlights, that is, not completely.
- There must be a mirror in the house showing the figure in full height, in order to really determine the type of figure, as well as its disadvantages and advantages.
- Fur products should not be worn if you have to use public transport. It is better to match the color of the fur to the color of the hair.
- It is necessary to maintain good manners and be polite always and everywhere.
- Diamonds (although they are girls’ best “friends”) are not recommended for unmarried women. In addition, you should wear jewelry with this expensive stone only in the evening, when going on a visit or to another event.
- Brands cannot be displayed publicly. In Europe this is considered bad manners.
- You should not dye your hair in flashy unnatural colors; natural hair color makes the image more expensive. Clothes should also be modestly cut, but of high quality.
- You can't turn into a sloppy housewife. Clothing to be worn at home should be well-groomed, clean and smell nice. Women should not skimp on quality cosmetics and pleasant, bright scents.
The main wish of the beloved and popular fashion historian for women: “Try to always be beautiful, always on top!”
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