Earlier this month, I got an amazing invitation. Our human nature tends to dictate our responses to fabulous propositions. I for one am always tempted.
Okay, enough innuendo. Imagine checking your email, getting over a cold, and receiving an invitation to be a guest that the Uzbekistan Fashion and Art Week? Amazing. Right? Unfortunately this round, I was unable to swing traveling internationally in 4 days time and I had to decline. However, the invitation intrigued me to continue the exploration.
If you recall, I did a blog post about Uzbekistani designer, Guli, from NY Fashion Week. I was clearly hypnotized by the textiles and use of indigenous styles for high fashion.
As I did some research, I was reminded that UZ, that shares a border It shares borders with Kazakhstan to the west and to the north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east, and Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to the south.is smack dab in the center of the “Silk Road”. The Silk Road extends from southern Europe through Egypt, Somalia, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Central Asia, India, Java-Indonesia, and Vietnam until it reaches China. The Silk Road gets its name from the profitable Chinese silk trade, a major reason for the connection of trade routes into the trans-continental network. (Wikipedia).
There is a rich ancient history of the Silk Road. And, the textiles and traditions that can still be discovered a long the way are phenomenal.
Here are some highlights from the UZ Art & Fashion Week that happened this month.
Tsumori Chisato (above)
Igor Chapurin (above)
Festival of National Dress show (above)
I’m inspired and will periodically give you tidbits from other countries along the Silk Road and how they are using their cultural costumes to offer fabulous style to the world. RL
Photo Credits | Image.net – Getty Images
Tsumori Chisato by Yves Forestier
I love mixing cultures, textures, high and low brands. If you want my help making your wardrobe unique, set up your appointment with me today. RL
