Nomadic fashion show mixes old and new in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan

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On the shore of one of the world’s deepest lakes, high in Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan mountains, models strutted and strutted in outfits that mixed old and new at the World Nomads Fashion Festival.

A model in a blue suit walks down a catwalk, there are women behind her. A model shows off an outfit from Indonesian designer Akeyla Naraya’s collection during the festival.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

The event, now in its third year, drew designers and fashion industry figures from some 20 countries to the sparkling Issyk-Kul Lake to admire outfits inspired by Kyrgyzstan’s ancient nomadic culture.

Masked performers dance on the tiles. a garden bed and the ocean are in the distant background. The festival was held in Cholpon-Ata, a resort town on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, 207 kilometers east of Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

The stiletto heels worn by some models would not be suitable for a proper nomad, but some of their elaborate headdresses that seemed to mimic cattle horns were versions of traditional nomadic dress.

Silhouettes of seven dancers in front of blue tiles and the sky. The main objective of the festival is to show the world the fashion industry of Kyrgyzstan.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

Voluminous and voluminous skirts that appear in many of the outfits, either with elaborate designs or in bright color blocks.

A woman in a red suit has her hands outstretched in front of her face as part of a performance. The fashion event was held from July 21 to 23. (AP: Vladimir Voronin)

Along with haute couture, the show offered visitors the chance to see a variety of yurts, the wood-framed felt or skin tents characteristic of nomads, and brightly colored rugs.

Models dressed in sparkly clothing line up next to a gold statue. The models wait their turn to show a collection.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

There were participants from distant countries such as Indonesia, Morocco and France.

A model dressed in designer clothes stands in a field with a shed behind her. A model displays an outfit from the collection of Kyrgyz designer Irina Unsapan.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

During a three-day program, some 40 designers displayed their work.

Two members of the Russian Folk Dance Ensemble are dressed in colorful costumes and stand with their hands on their hips. The founder of the event hopes that Kyrgyzstan can create a platform to organize fashion shows and exhibitions for the global fashion industry.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

“The World Nomad Fashion Festival is the first and only project in Central Asia and some European countries that glorifies the civilization of nomads,” said event founder Nazira Begim.

A performer dressed in bright blue and purple has her arms outstretched during a dance. Elaborate patterns and vivid colors that appear in many of the outfits.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

“It was created in 2019. This idea belongs to me. The project is one of my old dreams.

“When I first organized it, without knowing anyone personally, I invited designers from 17 countries and held it on the shore of Issyk-Kul lake as well.”

Members of the Adygea Russian Folk Dance Ensemble walk in a row, dressed in colorful clothing. Members of the Adygea Russian Folk Dance Ensemble perform.(AP: Vladimir Voronin)

Ms. Begim wishes to highlight the Kyrgyz fashion industry.

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