Showcasing a blend of the flamboyant and the kitsch, the fourth season of the World Nomad Fashion Festival commenced on August 10 in Kyrgyzstan. The event features international designers striving to seamlessly merge ancient and modern influences.
Kyrgyz Nomad Fashion Show Mixes Ancient, Modern Designs
A creation from a student of the Kyrgyz Academy of Design Art presented during the Nomad Fashion Festival in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 10.
Now in its fourth year, the event brings in international designers and fashion industry figures to review designs that incorporate Kyrgyzstan's millennia-old nomadic culture.
Elaborate headdresses inspired by traditional patterns contrasted with smart, modern designs.
The festival opening took place in front of the National Opera and Ballet Theater in the Kyrgyz capital.
This year's festivities started off with student designs.
Models wait to walk the catwalk.
Models wait their turn to display a collection.
A design that looks back to Kyrgyzstan's past is worn by a male model.
Models present creations by Kyrgyz designer Gulmira Kutuyeva.
A model presents a creation by Kazakh designer Dayana Alibayeva.
Along with the couture, the show offers visitors the chance to sample regional cuisine and live music.
The World Nomad Fashion Festival is the first and only project in Central Asia that celebrates nomad civilization. It also shines a spotlight on Kyrgyzstan's fashion industry.