The Russian flavour in fashion right now has meant one particular motif stands out. Read on for how to incorporate it into your look…
The Russian mood is all through designers’ collections this summer – and there’s one motif that’s a must-have.
The babushka doll, otherwise known as the matryoshka doll or nesting doll, is a familiar Russian plaything – dolls that ‘nest’ inside one another, with patterns of traditional Russian folk-wear including head-scarves and lace aprons.
They’re sweet and old-school, and they’re the new big theme for the season. Forget owls; these are the symbols to buy.
We’re massive fans of the cult Charlotte Olympia babushka-doll clutch, a hand-embroidered confection in leather with whimsy and the traditional palette of red, yellow and black.
Want a more fashion-friendly conversation piece? The online Matryoshka Store has a set of authentic dolls with the bob haircut and designer sunglasses of Anna Wintour.
If you’re more of a traditionalist, Pandora now has a babushka charm for their bracelets and necklaces.
UK retailer River Island, which delivers to Australia, has some pretty spectacular babushka earrings in Art Deco-style decoration.
And if you just want to pick up on the Russian romanticism, find a baroque-floral scarf and tie it matryoshka-style with a neat summer dress for immediate fashion impact.
Image: Charlotte Olympia babushka clutch.
