April 12th, 2012 was an evening of cosmic magnitude! The brightest stars of music, fashion and politics descended upon the Mansarda restaurant (Ginza Project) in St. Petersburg, Russia to celebrate beautiful people and styles. The guests enjoyed the beautiful view of the St. Isaac’s Cathedral which once inspired the architects of the United States Capitol building in Washington DC, now home to the US Congress.

The view of St. Isaac Cathedral from Mansarda restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The extravagant and mysterious Thom Brown was the guest of honor. He was in St. Petersburg to make the Hudson and Neva rivers meet on the Aurora Fashion Week Russia catwalk by presenting his collection as part of the American Program by DEPESHA. The designer is famous for his unorthodox take on clothing for both men and women.

Miki Higasa and Thom Browne at DEPESHA & THOM BROWNE cocktail reception.

Luciano Spalletti, current coach of FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, and friend at DEPESHA & THOM BROWNE cocktail reception.

Stephan Rabimov, Publisher/Editor-in-Chef of DEPESHA, wearing Alexandre Plokhov.

Natalia Rotaru and Guest

Keda Albano (Barneys New York) and Sean Howell

Sergey Lukovsky (LMA) and Thom Browne at DEPESHA & THOM BROWNE cocktail reception in St. Petersburg, Russia

Vitaly Kozak and Guest at DEPESHA & THOM BROWNE official cocktail reception.

Massimiliano Atzori, Executive Chef of Mansarda & Guest