Russian-style clothing

Long-term traditions in the way of life and rituals leave a definite imprint on the clothes, shoes, hats and accessories of every nation. As a result, a unique, very recognizable style is created, which makes it easy to determine his belonging to one or another nationality.

If it comes to the Russian style in clothes, it is, above all, a riot of bright colors and ornaments, luxurious fur trim, long sundresses and many other details typical of nationality.

Among the items and details of clothing that are characteristic of the Russian style, we can note brocade trim, rich embroidery, fur coat, wide long skirt, sundress, painted scarf, kokoshnik, kosovorotku.

Today, many of these and other objects characteristic of the Russian-national style are out of fashion. However, in recent years, contemporary designers have been increasingly reviving old Russian traditions, offering to the audience whole collections of clothes for women, kept in folklore style.

Many items of designer clothes with elements of the old Russian style can be seen not only on the catwalk, but also in everyday life. For example, long-length dresses with fluffy, embroidered skirts, fur vests-sleeveless, colorful shawls, shirtshirts.

Bright colors and various ornaments always arouse delight and interest among Europeans and representatives of other parts of the world. It’s not for nothing that the “Russian style” has long ago migrated beyond the borders of our country, and clothes made in this style can be seen in many countries of the world.

Slavic or Russian style for the first time became very popular about a hundred years ago, when, after the Revolution of 1917, some Russians left the country. At first, Russian-style clothing began to be popularized in European countries, then this wave reached America.

One of the most striking features of this clothing is multi-layered. The harsh climatic conditions of Russia contributed to the fact that people put on several layers of different clothes at once.

The undershirt is a mandatory element of male and female wardrobe. Most often, it was sewn from flax. Had a simple, free cut, not constraining movements, tied with a belt.

Poneva - an element of women's wardrobe. It was a wide skirt skirt. Used to give the body additional volume and insulation.

Dress - women's clothing fairly free cut. Expanding from the chest to the floor. Sundress was made of wool, cotton or linen fabric. Over a sundress a scarf was worn or a jacket was worn.

Outerwear. In rain or slush on top of a sundress or shirt an epanche was worn - a cloak without sleeves.

A fur coat served as winter clothing. Poor people sewed sheepskin or hare fur coats, noblemen and nobles wore sable, marten or fox fur coats. Winter clothes were long, expensive fur coats were additionally decorated with velvet and brocade.

Fur or knitted mittens were worn on the hands, and heads were covered with scarves or round caps.

Among the bright distinguishing features of clothes made in the Russian style are the following points:

The simplest and most comfortable. Wide skirts, long sundresses, simple shirts. For tailoring only natural materials were used: flax, cotton, chintz, wool.

The collar was most often lay down and had a round shape.The sleeves were narrow long or short flashlights. Women's or men's suit is often complemented by belts and lacing.

Among the most used colors in the Russian costume were certainly yellow, red, white, black, green, and blue paint. Very often there were golden hues, especially in decoration, décor or accessories.

Floral design, birds, animals, Old Russian patterns are the most popular and most frequently used examples of clothing ornaments. The ornamental figures were embroidered with gold and silver threads, decorated with bright ribbons, beads, multi-colored stones, lacing, lace or braid.

Patchwork clothing is a separate part of the culture of the ancient Slavs. Today, the art of creating clothes or household items from multi-colored shreds of fabric is called “patchwork”. With the help of such a technique used to sew blankets, pillowcases, rugs. Today, this style is actively used to create skirts, dresses, outerwear. And pavloposad shawls are often used as bright, colorful patches.

Bright beads, lush wreaths of wild flowers, ribbons woven into long braids, large colored beads, high kokoshniks, colorful shawls and painted scarves are just a partial list of ornaments and additions to the Russian costume.

Modern designers see the “Russian style” in their own way and create their collections based on this vision. For example, Yves Saint Laurent was one of the first to appreciate Russian-style clothing and presented outerwear collections on the catwalk in Paris, styled as antique sheepskin coats. Of course, the designer's models had a more refined and stylish style than the original models. Short sheepskin coats were decorated with furs of sable or marten and beautiful, rich embroidery.

Among other famous masters, in whose collections clothes were presented in the Russian style, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gotye, Vyacheslvav Zaitseva, Valentin Yudashkin can be noted.

In the hot summer, there is certainly not one reason to try on a bright wide, long skirt with a floral pattern or a magnificent short sarafan. To make an image look stylish, rather than catch the eye with an abundance of different colors and ornaments, for such a skirt, sundress or dress it is best to pick up plain clothes, shoes and accessories. It can be white or neutral color top, blouse, T-shirt. Sandals and jewelry can match in color with one of the shades used in the "Russian" attire.

Noble and wealthy people in Russia sewed clothes for themselves only from the most expensive and beautiful materials. If you want the image, designed in Russian style, looked appropriate, the material, decor and other additions should not look cheap. It is good, if it will be natural fabrics, fur and expensive, various ornaments.

To create an image “in Russian style” it is not necessary to fully wear traditional Russian clothes. It will be enough to have one object, for example, a sundress, a shirt, a fur vest or a wide colored skirt.

By the bright red lush sarafan, embroidered with flowers, perfect white blouse with puffed sleeves, lanterns. Red sandals or shoes will harmoniously complement the stylized image. As an accessory, you can pick up a wide ribbon in your hairdo or beautiful large beads.

Long fluffy dress, decorated with Russian ornament, it is preferable to leave for the gala evening. But the lush colorful skirt is perfect for every day. Top, blouse or T-shirt to a skirt is best to choose a calmer, discreet color.

When it comes to Russian-style outerwear, these are, first of all, fur coats, fur coats, fur coats, scarves, hats, and felt boots.

A small cross-stitch can easily transform a boring casual bow.Sleeves of a blouse, shirt pocket, skirt or favorite jeans can be decorated with laconic ornament.

Russian style in clothes is not only colorful sundresses or fur warmers. Laconic black jumper and dress are decorated with a magnificent bouquet of bright roses. Red leggings fit perfectly with this outfit, and luxurious Russian braid helps to more accurately match the image.

Magnificent long dresses, decorated with ornaments in the style of Gzhel patterns, will be a worthy alternative to evening dresses, which are usual for all, in black.

Snow-white blouse with puffy sleeves and gathered round neckline is made in folk style. Blue and blue roses, lacing and a belt with tassels are used as decor. Such a stylized model looks great against the background of a classic black skirt.