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Fashion in communist Poland is a subject which still arouses great interest. We are increasingly appreciative of the role of fashion as an integral part of the past socio-political and cultural reality.
Today's 'old-school'-themed parties and experimenting with vintage clothes introduce the objects from the past to the present fashion bloodstream and endow them with current meaning.
The variety of clothing displayed in the exhibition FASHIONable in Communist Poland, on display in the Main Building of the NMK, is so great that the modern fashionistas will be able to draw numerous ideas from their older counterparts. To prove it, the most interesting creations are presented in contemporary styling in photographs taken by the team from the NMK Photography Studio under the direction of Jacek Świderski.
Text by: Joanna Regina Kowalska – historian and art historian, specializes in history of 19th and 20th-century fashion, curator of the exhibition FASHIONable in Communist Poland
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Evening dress by Jerzy Antkowiak This item could satisfy even the most fastidious fashionistas. Note the interesting contrast between the matt fabric of the dress and the lustre of the peplum and sleeves. "Moda Polska" 1988, property of NMK / present-day shoes
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Woollen evening dress from the collection of 'Telimena' Fashion House, Łódź early 1970s, donated by Stanisława Majcher 2015 / present-day necklace, handbag and shoes
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One-piece evening suit, 1970s property of Marta Graczyńska / present-day scarf, handbag and sandals
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Hoffland suit Juxtaposition of a working suit cut and the candy colour of the cotton fabric makes the outfit fashionable and fun. Some of the most successful designs by Barbara Hoff included suits – made in different styles and for every occasion. Hoffland collection 1979, property of the National Museum in Warsaw / Present-day scarf and shoes
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Aviator hat by Jakubowska, a student of the State Higher School of Visual Arts in Łódź, created under the supervision of professor Wanda Borowska 1962, donated by the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź 2004, property of Central Museum of Textiles in Łódź
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Blouse made of a Turkmen fabric and decorated in ikatu technique, imported by professor Zdzisław Żygulski Junior and sewn by his wife Ewa c. 1975, donated by professor Z. Żygulski junior 2006, property of the NMK /present-day sandals
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Shoes by Brunon Kamiński decorated with an orchid flower Brunon Kamiński's atelier created fish-shaped (1978) or snake-shaped (1982) shoes as well as classic elegant high heels. 1962 saw the creation of a special model to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Polish People's Republic. The services of the famous shoemaker were sought by Władysław Gomułka himself.
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