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Slava Zaitsev wows the Russian Heritage Festival in New York

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Russia’s preeminent fashion designer Slava Zaitsev has brought his winter 2011-2012 collection to New York. The public was overwhelmed by a riot of color a la Russe with a Tartar hint, kaftans, valenki felt boots and dresses made from Pavlovo-Posad shawls.

Russia’s preeminent fashion designer Slava Zaitsev has brought his winter 2011-2012 collection to New York. The public was overwhelmed by a riot of color a la Russe with a Tartar hint, kaftans, valenki felt boots and dresses made from Pavlovo-Posad shawls.

© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoRussia’s preeminent fashion designer Slava Zaitsev has brought his winter 2011-2012 collection to New York. The public was overwhelmed by a riot of color a la Russe with a Tartar hint, kaftans, valenki felt boots and dresses made from Pavlovo-Posad shawls.
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Russia’s preeminent fashion designer Slava Zaitsev has brought his winter 2011-2012 collection to New York. The public was overwhelmed by a riot of color a la Russe with a Tartar hint, kaftans, valenki felt boots and dresses made from Pavlovo-Posad shawls.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe collection was inspired by southern Russian motifs: slim-fit blouses in bright floral patterns, full skirts and bead necklaces.
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The collection was inspired by southern Russian motifs: slim-fit blouses in bright floral patterns, full skirts and bead necklaces.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe “Red Dior,” as Zaitsev is sometimes called, showed up in the National Arts Club in Manhattan wearing a waistcoat with rich wild flower embroidery.
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The “Red Dior,” as Zaitsev is sometimes called, showed up in the National Arts Club in Manhattan wearing a waistcoat with rich wild flower embroidery.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko“Many of my clients dress just like me,” Zaitsev said. “A lot of them have ordered quilt coats, jerseys, suits and evening gowns from this collection.”
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“Many of my clients dress just like me,” Zaitsev said. “A lot of them have ordered quilt coats, jerseys, suits and evening gowns from this collection.”
© Larisa SaenkoHis winter 2011-2012 collection is inspired by folklore. “These colors make one want to live, because they are a reflection of the amazing richness of Russian nature,” the fashion designer said.
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His winter 2011-2012 collection is inspired by folklore. “These colors make one want to live, because they are a reflection of the amazing richness of Russian nature,” the fashion designer said.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe ladies’ headwear on show may resemble Monomakh's Cap or the helmets of ancient Russian knights, but they are made of natural fibers with beaded detailing.
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The ladies’ headwear on show may resemble Monomakh's Cap or the helmets of ancient Russian knights, but they are made of natural fibers with beaded detailing.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoWorking on this collection, Zaitsev studied national dresses in the Voronezh museum, which he admires for their variety of designs and colors. He says his collection is “a winter’s memory of a bright summer.”
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Working on this collection, Zaitsev studied national dresses in the Voronezh museum, which he admires for their variety of designs and colors. He says his collection is “a winter’s memory of a bright summer.”
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoThe fashion designer says there are no signs of feminine aggression or sexual appeal in his collection, as there are no mini skirts, knee-high boots or glam nightclub attire.
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The fashion designer says there are no signs of feminine aggression or sexual appeal in his collection, as there are no mini skirts, knee-high boots or glam nightclub attire.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoSlava Zaitsev’s new collection includes embroidered kaftans…
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Slava Zaitsev’s new collection includes embroidered kaftans…
© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko…valenki felt boots…
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…valenki felt boots…
© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko…and dresses in a bright floral pattern made from Pavlovo-Posad shawls.
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…and dresses in a bright floral pattern made from Pavlovo-Posad shawls.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa SaenkoZaitsev’s dresses are as glamorous inside as they are outside.
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Zaitsev’s dresses are as glamorous inside as they are outside.
© RIA Novosti Larisa SaenkoHe says his collection is made in the trendy eco-style and rooted in ethnic culture.
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He says his collection is made in the trendy eco-style and rooted in ethnic culture.
© RIA Novosti . Larisa Saenko“This collection is suffused with happiness. When you put on these dresses, you feel the joy of life,” the designer said.
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“This collection is suffused with happiness. When you put on these dresses, you feel the joy of life,” the designer said.
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