How has Russian Fashion developed?

Russia's fashion industry has been under many different influences at different periods historically. The development of the Russian fashion industry has been shaped by historical, cultural and political factors. In the 19th century, the Russian fashion industry came under the influence of European fashion. In Tsarist Russia, aristocrats and the wealthy class followed French and English fashions. The royal family and the palace circle ordered clothes from French fashion houses and followed these models. Russian aristocrats tried to follow fashion trends by traveling in Europe. During the Soviet period, the fashion industry was brought under state control. Fashion design in the Soviet Union had to comply with socialist ideology. During this period, collectivism and the representation of the working class were brought to the fore. The fashion industry focused on producing functional and practical clothing rather than emphasizing class difference. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, the Russian fashion industry began to liberate. During this period, Western fashion spread to Russia and young designers began to follow international fashion trends. Moscow and St. Fashion weeks began to be held in major cities such as St. Petersburg, and Russian designers began to gain international recognition. Today, the Russian fashion industry has developed a unique style by combining traditional Russian motifs with modern designs. Russian fashion designers are successful in both the local and international markets. In addition, there are many fashion schools and design institutes in Russia and young designers are trained. The development of the Russian fashion industry has been shaped by a combination of historical, cultural and political factors. Today, the Russian fashion industry is home to many internationally recognized successful designers.