Project title: Russia
Selected for scholarships 2009-2010, Course of Shoes and Accessories Design, School of Fashion, IED Roma

I wish to tell to you about idea of creation of my collection. In search of inspiration I have addressed to the roots, to a heritage of the country, to the elements describing my country as it is very rich material for creative ideas.

Source for creation of a collection became valenki (felt boots)- a symbol of Russian culture, traditions and customs. It is traditional, native Russian footwear which carry in frosty weather. Valenki-very warm boots from felt (from the sheep wool).They are ecologically pure product and them do since 18 centuries. By manufacture a valenki scissors, thread and needle do not use. It is footwear without seams.

But now, unfortunately, valenki carry very seldom and basically in village. I consider, that this footwear is not deservedly forgotten. In my collection I have tried to add in this unique footwear of modern elements (a high heel) and some details that this footwear approached for a modern life.

This collection is created for the young girl who keeps up to date, watches fashionable tendencies, but also does not forget about the roots and national features of the native land. I have developed bags for a collection, muff and a backpack from felt and from woolen scarfs (Russian national scarfs), and also a dress and suits from felt, jersey, chiffon  and a wool.