Georgian style and fashion: from choha to world catwalks

Georgian style in clothing, both female and male, always stood out and was easily recognizable. Here you can find incredible combinations of complex ornaments, sunshine and eclecticism, and elegant total black with a sharpened line of silhouette.

On the one hand, this tour is about the history of Georgian costume. We will talk about how different strata of society from princes to peasants dressed three hundred years ago. On the secret meaning of ornaments and the practical benefits of certain details, on the methods of fabric production and the intelligent multilayering of the Georgian national dress.

I will tell you how bizarrely blossomed with dresses and hats fashionistas Tbilisi and Batumi streets in the early XX century. When entrepreneurs and adventurers flocked to Georgia from all over the world, elegant mansions in the Art Nouveau style were built in the cities, and East and West, ancient traditions and the latest squeak of European fashion intertwined in the outfits of beauties and dandies. How the manner of citizens to dress influenced the "Tbilisi Parisians" - artists Elena Akhvlediani, Lado Gudiashvili and David Kakabaze. About what word in the history of theatrical costume said the brilliant artist Petra Otskheli.

And finally, what is the phenomenon of modern Georgian fashion? At some point in the XXI century, three different fashion weeks took place in Georgia, Georgian fashion designers have been shining on the world catwalks for more than 10 years, and my friends have long brought not only wine, but also clothes from Georgia. I will tell you about the most famous fashion designers and advise you where to look for fashion boutiques, both in Batumi and Tbilisi.

This tour does not have a "hard" binding to the city streets, so you can choose: a promenade along Batumi Boulevard, a walk through the streets and cozy courtyards of the Old Town, warm gatherings in one or two city cafes (recommended in case of hot or rainy weather) or check with me when ordering a tour, which option is best suited for your situation.