Faces&Laces Brings Out the Sunny and Trendy Side of Moscow

A newly wed couple kissing at Gorky Park near the "Faces&Laces" festival as bikers and rollerbladers swerve around them.



Last weekend Muscovites were treated not only to the good weather, but also to"Faces&Laces," a two-day festival of modern culture. Taking place on Aug. 8 and 9 in Gorky Park, the event offered local designers the opportunity to present their products to a hip audience.

Designers show off their work at "Faces&Laces." The artists said they mainly get orders to decorate restaurants or offices based in the regions.

Alex, 26, an IT specialist, said his beard is 17-18 inches long. He is looking forward to running in the Moscow Marathon in September. Last year he ran it in 4 hours and 15 minutes after only two months of training.

Two visitors beat the heat by sitting in the shade cast by one of  cars on display at the festival.

Street food stands and trucks were set up, offering a variety of burgers, pizzas and gyros to the hungry visitors.

Pavel, 47, had two Elvis tattoos on his body. He got into rock back in the 1980s, when he would buy albums on the black market. "Suspicious Minds" is his favorite Elvis song.

Rockabilly fans Mitya and Alexei, 36, were also among those in attendance. Mitya, who has a tattoo of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe on his arms, organizes rockabilly events.

Russian girls check out caps and panamas showcased by a local designer during the festival.

Russian street clothing brand "Siberia" decorated their stand wall at "Faces&Laces" with a bear skin. The brand is based in Chelyabinsk, Urals.

Colorful Star Wars helmets on display.

A DJ spinning records. Several stands were set up for DJs to show off their talent.

Anastasia, 27, with her daughter Yeva, 5, who was sporting colorful dreads.

Russian coffee chain "Surf Coffee" attended "Faces&Laces" with their colorful, retro Volkswagen bus.