Who is Russian influencer Anna Kalashnikova? Learn about the Chanel controversy and find her on Instagram in this article below.
Anna Kalashnikova, a Russian socialite, and influencer accused Chanel of “Russophobia in action” on her Instagram account, on Sunday.
In fact, she said she couldn’t find a set of earrings and a purse in a Chanel store in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Moreover, several Russian socialites and influencers claim they’ve been denied access to Chanel stores and told it’s against the brand’s policy to sell to clients who want to carry the things back to Russia.
Who Is Russian Influencer Anna Kalashnikova? Chanel Controversy Explained
Anna Kalashnikova, a Russian influencer, recently traveled to Dubai to purchase high-end things.
In fact, she frequently visited Dubai for Fashion Week, where Chanel management recognized her, contacted her, and told her that they knew she was a star in Russia and that she would make her purchases there, so they couldn’t sell her their brand things, according to Kalashnikova’s article.
Kalashnikova compared the experience to how “Coco Chanel was not just a Nazi’s mistress, but also a fascist operative.”
They were reminded of Coco Chanel’s biography by her legacy and the brand’s needs. Support for fascism and Russophobia is quite minimal, according to Kalashnikova.
Liza Litvin, a Russian interior designer and blogger, shared an Instagram story with Fortune and the Daily Mail reporting a similar situation in Dubai when she was unable to purchase Chanel products.
Find Anna Kalashnikova on Instagram
Anna Kalashnikova, 37, is another famous Russian who shared her story on Instagram.
In fact, she has over 2.3 million followers on her IG account. She uses her IG under the handle @annakalash.
Being an influencer, she is very active on her social networking platform. Her story has driven her Instagram followers crazy.
In addition, there are other Russian influencers who are raising their voice against the same issue through their social media handles.