Kirill Gasilin, whose distinctive cuts and colors helped shape contemporary Russian fashion, dies at 47

Designer Kirill Gasilin, the founder of the Cyrille Gassiline brand, has passed away at the age of 47, according to journalists Evelina Khromchenko and fashion historian Anatole Vovk. The cause of death remains undisclosed. Gasilin gained recognition for popularizing blanket coats and creating dresses in sophisticated shades and designer cuts that were affordable for many Russian women.

Fashion historian Vovk praised Gasilin as a "great artist" with a distinct vision and major influence on Russian fashion, noting his unique style characterized by understated precision and fluidity. Gasilin's attention to construction and color development emerged during an internship at the Paris haute couture house Dominique Sirop.

His label, founded in 2007, aimed to make well-cut clothes accessible to the masses. Gasilin not only designed fashion collections but also worked on costumes for various productions, including the Tokyo National Ballet's "The Afternoon of a Faun and His Nymph," Alexander Vasilyev's "My Fair Lady" at the Russian Theater in Tallinn, and the Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theater's "La Bayadère." His work will be remembered for its innovative approach to contemporary clothing.