Top Fashion Trends The Soviets Did First
People might think the recent fashion trends have arisen due to the originality of new designers, but they’re borrowing from an old era – the Soviet one. While values of practicality seem to negate this, the Soviets gave way to utilitarian, DIY, and even sustainable wave of style.
1. Oversized fit
Baggy tailoring is a popular high fashion look for Vetements, Balenciaga and more. The Soviets popularized broad-shouldered coats due to incorrect size ranges. Sometimes, you bought a coat to grow into it later.
2. Crochet apparel
Crochet is a domestic craft that is long forgotten, but has a lush history nonetheless. Dolce & Gabbana and Acne model thickly knitted pieces to be worn on bare skin. In. The Soviet era, housewives regularly did DIY crochet work due to the availability of wool vs. fabric.
3. Flat caps
You’ll see the most fashionable guys rocking flat caps, which were famously started in the USSR. Stylish men all over, especially taxi drivers, rocked these hats which are now designed by famous milliners and brands like Burberry.