Why Are You Barefoot?
21.04.2026
The Koshik fashion film, shortlisted for the Berlin Fashion Film Festival 2025 in the Luxury category, was filmed in the landscapes of Armenia and inspired by a legend connected to the Areni Cave, home to the world’s oldest known shoe.
Legend says the Areni Cave reveals its gifts only to those who enter it with a pure heart.
Creative Director: Aida Maralian
Director: Eva Rafaelyan
Director of Photography: Edward Kurginyan
1st AC: Karen Sardaryan
2nd AC: Nikolai Andreianov
Model: Vanuhi Stepanyan
Edit: Nvard Tsaturyan
VFX: Daniil Burch
Color: Aslan Nurkassymov
Sound & Music: Hayk Karoyi
Special Thanks
Misha Oganesyants
Mariam Sahakyan
Sona Egikyan
Mariam Tamrazyan
Rental Taylor and Co.
