Someone told me, slightly waspishly, in a private conversation that as a blogger I tend to parade my Russian identity. Mea culpa, but that's who I am. I can't suppress it (neither do I want). I love the ethnic elements in fashion design, and was thrilled to see that
White Stuff has just released a new Russia-inspired collection called
Verushka. It's not often that the Russian style in fashion gets a complimentary following. The Russian fashions are dismissed as too dire and drab, or lacking in taste and glittering like a Christmas tree (reference to the nouveau riche or the new Russians).
Designers of Verushka took the folk elements of the national Russian costumes and transformed them into a modern, stylish and inspired collection.
I spent this morning looking at the clothes from Verushka range in our local White Stuff shop (they didn't have the whole collection) and trying a few outfits.
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Girly Ada cardi, available in 5 colours |
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Biana skirt |
Biana skirt is simply beautiful. It is a knee-length skirt with a fab embroidered design of Matreshka (Russian doll). I was very tempted to buy it, as I can easily wear it with a lot of tops I have.
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Detail of Biana skirt |
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Girly Ada cardi |
Girly Ada Cardi is very comfy and soft. The hem detail is a reference to the outifts worn by the Cossack women.
Multi-patterned
Teapot skirt is a homage to the Southern Russian costumes, with an amusing modern twist. And that
Hunter Cardi coat looks splendid too. Sadly they didn't have it in the shop to try on. I would imagine it will look great with any casual outfit.
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Busy Lizzie tee
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Another colourful patterned top that I loved is a
Busy Lizzie tee. It looks so festive and pretty.
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Tula tunic
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Tula tunic is a printed top, with the paisley design, very popular in Russia in the 19C and later. It has three-quarter sleeves and a cinched waist, trimmed at the hem. Love the front pleated detail. This tunic reminds me of the vintage peasant's smock.
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Tula tunic, available in aubergine and Russian red |
I liked all the outfits I tried, and could happily wear half of the new Verushka collection. And that's what I bought, Tula tunic with leggins. What do you think? Is it "me"?
You look lovely in them x
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessica! Thinking of showing this blog post to my DH, maybe he'll get a hint. ;)
DeleteI love those clothes, especially the Tula tunic and Biana skirt - lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! I hope I'll get some items during the Christmas sale, if anything is left by then
DeleteI love that skirt, such a pretty design, it really suits you. p.s I think you should have bought it.
ReplyDeleteI know, but it's £55, and before Christmas it's not the best time for my budget
DeleteMaybe Santa will bring it for you then . Hopefully he reads your blog x
DeleteWouldn't it be wonderful?!
DeleteGORGEOUS clothes! I will have to investigate further...
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, tell the person who made the Russian comment to B off! Are you supposed to hide it then? Maybe the rest of us 'parade' our British identity, or our vegetarianism, or our roles as mothers?! What a load of tosh!!
I think they meant it as a constructive criticism, lol. Maybe I should wear the English hunting gear? Actually I do have an old Barbour padded jacket, so here you are.
DeleteActually I think you will also love this scarf http://www.whitestuff.com/russian-doll-scarf-prod407797_russian_rd/
DeleteLovely pictures!
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