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Fashion Show in Black: 20th Century Mourning Clothes Showcased in Novosibirsk

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A fashion show featuring mourning clothes was held as part of the 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition.

A fashion show featuring mourning clothes was held as part of the 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition.

© RIA Novosti . Alexander Kryazhev / Go to the mediabankSome 100 companies from 36 regions of Russia took part in the exhibition.
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Some 100 companies from 36 regions of Russia took part in the exhibition.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander KryazhevThe fashion show was the highlight of the event.
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The fashion show was the highlight of the event.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander KryazhevClothing items for the show were provided by the Museum of World Funeral Culture of the Novosibirsk Crematorium.
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Clothing items for the show were provided by the Museum of World Funeral Culture of the Novosibirsk Crematorium.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander KryazhevThe clothing collection was showcased not by professional models, but by funeral industry workers, including Novosibirsk Crematorium staff members.
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The clothing collection was showcased not by professional models, but by funeral industry workers, including Novosibirsk Crematorium staff members.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander KryazhevMourning fashion does exist and is prone to changes, the museum’s Director Sergei Yakushin said. Yet mourning dresses have almost never been specially made for the occasion. For instance, in the 19th century, walnut shell was used to simply dye a fancy dress for a funeral event.
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Mourning fashion does exist and is prone to changes, the museum’s Director Sergei Yakushin said. Yet mourning dresses have almost never been specially made for the occasion. For instance, in the 19th century, walnut shell was used to simply dye a fancy dress for a funeral event.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander KryazhevThe Museum of World Funeral Culture features some 100 dresses, ranging from items dated from the 18th century to modern designs.
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The Museum of World Funeral Culture features some 100 dresses, ranging from items dated from the 18th century to modern designs.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander KryazhevParticipants of the regional 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition showcase their products.
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Participants of the regional 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition showcase their products.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Kryazhev / Go to the mediabankParticipants of the regional 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition showcase their products.
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Participants of the regional 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition showcase their products.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Kryazhev / Go to the mediabankParticipants of the regional 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition showcase their products.
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Participants of the regional 2013 Necropolis-Siberia funeral industry exhibition showcase their products.
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