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Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

What can be a more stunning example of fashion and politics going hand in hand?

These textiles were produced in limited quantities during the early years of Soviet Russia by the finest designers of that time. Despite being a manifestation of constructivism they look surprisingly modern and fun to me. I was delighted to see Tata Naka revisiting this wonderful piece of history in their F/W 2002-03 collection. Today, when everybody is crazy about prints, I hope more designers would draw inspiration from this gorgeousness!

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda

Soviet Textiles: Wearable Propaganda



 

  • http://Www.promaquillaje.com/ Maquillaje

    I just love when history meets fashion. The textiles looks really great, I already have a plan for this.

  • http://www.ccreplica.com/ Katrina

    Gorgeous and inspring prints.
    Designers at that time are so creative and talented.

  • http://www.h-fashion.org/ H-fashion

    it’s so cool .i like the pictures so much

  • http://www.mall-fashion.org/ Mallfashion

    COLOURFUL  WORLD   IS  CHARMING!

  • Jennifer S.

    Love these – I saw several in an exhibition in DC 2-3 years ago and could not forget them.  Thank you so much for posting.

  • http://korakale.blogspot.it/ Isabella

    I’m finding your blog so interesting! I love the textiles!