Russian folk princess meets… 1968

Fashion Magazine, Canada, December 2008 

Like nomad fashion, Russian styles keep circulating and recirculating in fashion. Maybe it’s because layered-against-the-elements clothes are compelling in uncertain times. Whatever it is, and whatever romantic, escapist fantasy these styles are probably satisfying, they’re beautiful. This photo shoot is from the December issue of Canadian magazine Fashion. Click the link for behind the scenes photos.

Fashion Magazine, Canada, December 2008

Fashion Magazine, Canada, December 2008 
 
Fashion Magazine, Canada, December 2008

Click below for the article’s intro and Russian-influenced fashion from recent years:

 

Folk Tales.
The romance of winter is brief. After a couple of months, even the most dedicated Canadian ice princess grows weary of the cold. But for those first few days, the hush and sparkle of the snowfall are magic, and piling on velvets, shearlings, hats and scarves is a “Lara’s Theme” pleasure. Enjoy it now. So say it with us: “Once upon a time… ”

 

 

Marie Claire, November 2002
Marie Claire, November 2002
De la Renta catwalk 2002

 

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