BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN Making Soviet Fashion in Ukraine 1945 - 1991
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BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN Making Soviet Fashion in Ukraine 1945 - 1991

A presentation and film screening with Dr. Olha Korniienko, founder of the Ukrainian Fashion History Digital Archive.

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Date and time

Sunday, April 6 · 2 - 5pm EDT

Location

St. Volodymyr Institute

620 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5S 2H4 Canada

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BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN: Making Soviet Fashion in Ukraine 1945 - 1991

Date: Sun Apr 06 2025

Time: 2:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time)

Location: St. Volodymyr Institute

Step into a time machine and explore the fascinating world of Soviet fashion in Ukraine from 1945 to 1991. Join us for a multi-media experience as we delve into the history and culture of fashion behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the pivotal role of designers, the production of collections within fashion design houses and the mechanisms used by the Soviets to regulate and control fashion trends. Learn about the fashion trends and innovations in the Ukrainian diaspora during this politically turbulent time.

Dr. Olha Korniienko holds a Ph.D. in History from the Institute of History of Ukraine, National Academy of Sciences. She is the founder of the Ukrainian Fashion History Digital Archive and is currently a visiting fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto. She specializes in the history of modern Ukraine with a particular focus on fashion and culture and is crrently working on her book titled “Fashioning Freedom: Ukrainian Soviet Fashion from World War II to Independence.”

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event that brings the past to life through the lens of fashion. See you there!

Brought to you by the Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch, the Ukrainian Canadian Research and Documentation Centre and St. Volodymyr Institute.

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