Last year, Ukrainian fashion week was a hotbed of protest; now designers are leaning on the country’s national dress to create a patriotic statementBohemian is fashion’s go-to spring trend and this season, it’s awash with the floral and ethereal. But this season, designers have been mining influence from a more niche aspect: Ukrainian national dress.The cheesecloth cotton and embroidery template appeared both on the catwalk from Dolce & Gabbana to Valentino, and the high street from Mango to Talitha and Melissa Odabash, with several looks bearing an uncanny resemblance to the traditional costumes worn in the Ukraine. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
