How has European fashion influenced folk costume? Arina Belyakova's lecture delves into the intricacies of culture, traditions, and fashion transformations. As part of the series "On Fashion and the People," fashion historian and master of historical costume Arina Belyakova will discuss the relationship between secular trends in Europe and traditional Russian costume. The meeting will explore how silhouettes and clothing elements from high society influenced folk fashion; what forms, lines, and decorative motifs migrated from salons to peasant homes; which styles became common in the northern provinces, and what has survived to this day. Additionally, the lecturer will showcase replicas of folk costumes from central and northern regions of Russia. The lecture will be of interest to anyone fascinated by the history of costume, fashion, ethnography, as well as designers, artists, and simply those who love to learn new things. The lecture will be conducted by Arina Belyakova - an expert in the field of historical costume. Ideas on where to go in Moscow are collected on our website.