In 2018, on one of the federal channels, fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev frankly spoke about his illness and shared his plans for the near future. I must say that rumors about the serious condition of the couturier have been circulating for a long time. Zaitsev left the post of host of the Fashion Sentence program precisely because it was difficult for him to withstand many hours of filming. The audience also often complained about the presenter's poor diction, the stiffness of his movements, which actually turned out to be symptoms of a serious illness. What disease has prevented Vyacheslav Zaitsev from continuing to create normally for many years, how does he feel now, and what do the doctors say? More on all this later!
Biography
He was born in 1938 in the "city of brides" - Ivanovo, which was then famous for its textile academy, which attracted girls from all over the country. Despite the fact that in the Soviet years there was no concept of "high fashion", the couturier was able to develop this industry to an unprecedented scale, earned the respect of the West, and then the Soviet people.
For many years a mastercreated collections, but received only disapproving reviews about his work. Only 30 years later, when he was already very popular with Western fashion connoisseurs, his talent was noticed. He worked as an artistic director at a garment factory in the city of Babushkino, but the audience was not ready for colored quilted jackets and painted felt boots (by the way, Zaitsev himself painted them with gouache before the show). Then he held the same position, but already in the experimental workshop of the All-Union House of Clothing Models.
Finally, the master was able to create exclusive outfits for theater, cinema, as well as performances by figure skaters. In the biography of fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev, illness once became a motivating factor. In 1971, a terrible accident happened in his life, after which he had to undergo a long rehabilitation. At this time, he thought a lot about the future. Zaitsev did not stop and approached the improvement of the fashion industry with renewed vigor, turning a small atelier into a Moscow Fashion House. Already in 1988, the first "Russian seasons" were held in Paris, represented by the collection of Vyacheslav Zaitsev, thanks to which he acquired the status of an honorary resident of this French city.
Then the master won the festival "The best five fashion designers of the world", and in the early nineties he developed an unusual collection for a couturier of this level - a police uniform. For half a century devoted to fashion, Zaitsev has become an icon of style and a favorite fashion designer for many Russian pop stars, and has also received the title of Honorary Artist of the Russian Federation.
Creative plans
Despite the illness, fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsevits 80 years is still planning to release new collections. Relatives say that he constantly comes up with models of his beautiful dresses, thinks over ideas for the show. The journalists managed to find out that the Autumn-Spring 2018 collection is being prepared for release, but the master himself has not yet commented on this. Last year, the maestro, according to tradition, opened the Russian Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but this year he transferred his powers to other people.
Illness in the biography of fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev: what makes the great couturier sick
For many years, Vyacheslav Zaitsev has been struggling with Parkinson's disease, and also has difficulty moving because of diseased joints. In a recent interview, he shared with journalists that in order to maintain his fragile he alth, he visited a sanatorium in Karlovy Vary for the first time in his life. This was especially necessary for sick legs. Cope with the disease Zaitsev more and more difficult every year. Doctors are trying to slow down the development of Vyacheslav Zaitsev's disease, but it is not yet possible to completely cure it. The master himself believes that he will have time to live until the moment when scientists can find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Information about the disease
Parkinson's disease is a serious disease that affects the central nervous system. In the course of the development of the disease, it becomes difficult for a person to control his arms and legs, and frequent tremors appear in them. Also, people suffering from this disease are distinguished by a violation of facial expressions. OverwhelminglyIn most cases, Parkinson's disease results in disability and wheelchair mobility. Many people who are affected by this disease become depressed and also complain of constant loss of strength and sleep disturbance.
Status for 2018
The condition of the world famous fashion designer is very difficult: in 2018 he already managed to undergo surgery on his joints. Doctors put him a titanium prosthesis to reduce pain while walking. He is also currently preparing for a second knee operation. To himself he wished for his birthday - recovery. “Everything that happens to me depresses me,” fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev says sadly about the illness that brings him so much pain.
Support the master in this difficult time for him close relatives: son, granddaughter and ex-wife. By the way, he maintained an excellent relationship with the latter after the divorce, despite the fact that they broke up when their common child was only nine years old. The ex-wife says that the doctors are very optimistic and say that such a strong-willed person like Vyacheslav Zaitsev will cope with the disease easily.
