Russia Vs Spain

Russia Vs Spain

The competition is in full swing now as we hit Day Four of the Fashion Euros 2008...

Tonight sees the clash of Russia v Spain (K0 Tuesday, 18:00)

Russia take an early lead proving there's more to Moscow than fur coats and cossack hats. The city's various fashion districts are home to boutiques from top labels including Valentino and Versace.

Moscow's Petrovsky Passage has been around since 1905 but has recently been restored and houses big names including Givenchy, Max Mara, Nina Ricci and Bally.

Spain soon rivals the delights of Russian shopping with the equally luxurious boutiques of sunny Barcelona. And it's not all about international labels for the Spanish they also have their very own world famous high street brand Mango to get them one up on the opposition.

Working closely alongside Mango is another Spanish fashion icon- Penelope Cruz. Her rnage, which she designs for the store along with her sister Monica, has been hugely popular all over the world.

Russia aren't threatened by the Spanish icons as they bring out their star player- Natalia Vodinova. The supermodel was recently voted top of a Harper's Bazaar Best Dressed list beating off Kate Moss and Agyness Deyn.

Natalia has starred in campaigns for Louis Vuitton, L'Oreal and Marc Jacobs to name a few and was named the seventh highest paid supermodel in the world in last year's Forbes list.

The Russian beauty may stop Spain in their tracks for a few seconds but not for long as they have something special on their feet to keep them in the game- Manolo Blahniks of course.

The shoe legend hails from a Spanish owned island in the Canaries and with a little help from Sex and the City he has become one of the world's most prominent footwear designers.

It's been a tough battle with Russia and Spain both appearing on top form. The contest was hard but in the end they both have to settle with a draw and hope for a better result in the next round.

Result: Russia 2-2 Spain

Caz Moss- Female First