Ceremonial 'Russian Dress' as a Phenomenon of Court Culture

Daniel L C Green, Svetlana Amelekhina

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Abstract

Russian rulers introduced numerous dress reforms in the imperial period, transforming the appearance of state institutions and thus the image of Russia and its elite. This article traces the origins and development of ‘Russian dress’, a stylized version of female Russian folk costume introduced to the Russian court by Catherine the Great (1762–1796) and worn, in various forms, from the 1770s to 1917. We examine the symbolic role ‘Russian dress’ played in shaping the image of the ruler, Russia’s relationship with the West, and shifting notions of Russianness at home and abroad.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-218
JournalClothing Cultures
Volume3
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2016

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