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WORTH A DETOUR
PROEKT_FABRIKA
Since 2004 the functioning October glass factory has shared its space with this innov-
Baumanskaya)
. Fabrika was the first independent, nonprofit contemporary art organ-
isation in Moscow; nowadays it is home to architectural firms, a publishing house and
a film studio, in addition to the 'interdisciplinary' exhibition space. As such, Fabrika
hosts dance, theatre and other interactive exhibits, plus visual art displays. The most
ets R250-300)
, a black box theatre that was formerly used by factory workers for ama-
teur theatre and worker meetings. Contemporary dance, theatre and music are per-
formed every evening.
SHOPPING
CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES
TRICOTAGE CLUB
10am-10pm Mon-Fri, 11am-10pm Sat &
Sun; Kitay-Gorod)
There are not only hand-knitted sweaters, socks and mittens, but also a fun selection of toys
and homemade souvenirs, and sleek and sexy styles of men's and women's clothing. This is
not your grandmother's knitwear.
CLOTHING
ODENSYA DLYA SCHASTYA
This sweet boutique - encouraging shoppers to 'dress for happiness' - carries unique cloth-
ing by a few distinctive designers, including Moscow native Oleg Biryukov. The designer's
eponymous label features refined styles with long, flowing lines and subdued, solid colours.
The tastefulness and elegance exemplify the new direction of Russian fashion.
CLOTHING
KHOKHLOVKA ORIGINAL
This is about the most clandestine fashion store we've ever reviewed. To get in, enter a
graffiti-covered courtyard, then look for a small gap between two single-storey buildings on
