Alexander Vasiliev, fashion historianPhoto:press materialsThis time, the maestro is putting together a collection of the most stylish interiors around the world, for which he has come up with his own classification: one Lily - "Harmony of Style", two Lilies - "High Style" and the highest award, three Lilies - "Standard of Style". Lilies are an honorary distinction awarded for the quality of interiors. The symbol of the project is the lily - a replica of 16th century Italian ceramics. The historian spoke about the first twenty places already included in the guide and conducted a tour of some of them for the press. The first point of the route was the Moscow Hilton Leningradskaya hotel, located in one of the Stalinist skyscrapers, which became the owner of two Lilies. Alexander Vasiliev especially noted some elements of the decor, for example, the bronze chandelier that illuminates the seventh floor of the hotel and got into the Guinness Book of Records. The next point was the Central House of Writers club and restaurant, located in the former estate of Countess Olsufyeva on Povarskaya Street, which has preserved many elements of the interior decoration from the time of the previous owners, including a unique oak hall with an amazing carved staircase, a 17th-century tapestry and the largest historical working fireplace in Moscow. Alexander Vasiliev awarded the Central House of Writers restaurant three Lilies for its magnificent atmosphere. The tour ended with dinner at the Moskvich restaurant. cultural center "Autoville", a very young establishment, which received one Lily from the hands of Alexander Vasiliev.
