Fashion Designer · Est. 2009 · Washington DC
Khava Arapieva
She designs for women who inhabit silence
and understand their own power.
She designs for women who inhabit silence
and understand their own power.
"Remaining true to her artistic vision, the designer builds a thoughtful, timeless wardrobe for a woman who values personal style above fleeting trends — someone who treats fashion as an ongoing, expressive game that highlights her individuality."
— KHAVAARAPIEVA · Design Philosophy
A decade of seasonal collections — Moscow, Milan, Paris.
Russian Silhouette — Laureate · International Young Designers Competition
The award-winning debut collection. A meditation on interlacing, texture, and emotional tension — earning the Laureate title at Russia's most prestigious young designer competition.
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Runway Debut · Volvo Fashion Week Moscow · March 2010
Inspired by the organic architecture of Antoni Gaudí, translated into wearable silhouettes. Layered textures, flowing wool and silk — an interplay of rigidity and movement.
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Volvo Fashion Week Moscow · CPM / Collection Première Moscow · Oct 2011
Inspired by travels through Southeast Asia. Hand-woven hemp jackets, silk and chiffon dresses with hand-sewn interlacing, skirt silhouettes echoing the lotus form.
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KHAVAARAPIEVA · Paris, France
Shot along the Seine and beside Notre-Dame. Rich fabrics, architectural coats, and delicate layering capture the duality of Parisian elegance and Russian rigour.
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MEGA Fashion Day · Sunday Up Market · Moscow, November 2013
Drawing inspiration from pointillism — silhouettes radiating energy, romance, floral nuances, and the tender freshness of spring.
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Khava Arapieva · Washington, DC Khava Arapieva was born April 2, 1988 in Grozny, Russia. She studied at the Moscow State Textile University A. N. Kosygina, Faculty of Applied Arts — a rigorous foundation that shaped her exacting approach to cut, material, and construction.
In 2009 she founded KHAVAARAPIEVA and was named Laureate of the International Competition "Russian Silhouette". From her flagship Moscow showroom to boutiques in Belarus, she has collaborated with corporate clients including Gazprombank, Mercedes-Benz Russia, Hyundai Motor Group, and Gerry Weber.
"Fashion is not what you wear —
it is how you inhabit yourself."
A creative partnership with the renowned Manuel Revert Factory in Valencia, Spain. All collections during this period were crafted using exclusive fabrics designed by the factory's own creative team — a period of exceptional creative synergy.
Chief Designer for Maria Morozova, Mercedes-Benz Russia's Director of Marketing and Communications. Responsible for creating personalized, high-end wardrobe solutions combining elegance, functionality, and a distinctive sense of style.
Participated in the Moscow International Automobile Salon at Crocus Expo in collaboration with Russian Silhouette. Collections were showcased inside Hyundai's futuristic pavilion — a spectacular fusion of fashion and automotive design.
Served as project manager and designer at Arleccino, contributing to high-profile events in Moscow. In 2017, developed the corporate clothing concept for all company employees — cohesive, functional, and aesthetically refined.
Invited as exclusive designer for Gazprombank's New Year Show. Developed the concept and design of the event's invitations and created an exclusive capsule New Year collection.
Collaborated with the prestigious international brand Gerry Weber in Moscow, showcasing a diverse skill set at the intersection of premium ready-to-wear and contemporary fashion.
2009
VIII International Competition of Young Designers
Named Laureate for the collection "Sensual Plexus" — Russia's most prestigious young designer competition. The award launched KHAVAARAPIEVA onto the national fashion stage.
November 2013
2nd Annual Ceremony · Hosted by Andrey Malakhov · Moscow
At the second Annual Glent in Mirror Award Ceremony, Khava Arapieva received the "New Look" award — recognizing her creative vision and contribution to contemporary Russian fashion.
May 2012
National Fashion & Photography Festival · Sports Palace, Minsk
Khava represented Russia at the national festival "Fashion Mill 2012," presenting alongside Belarusian and international guest designers in a gala runway show.
February 2011
16th Edition · 41,000 m² · 1,350 Collections · 30 Countries
Presented KHAVAARAPIEVA at one of Eastern Europe's most influential fashion exhibitions — to an international audience of buyers, press, and industry professionals.
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