Three decades since the demise of USSR, the history and culture of the Soviet Union continues to pique the curiosity of people in various cornels of the world.
And since a picture is, more often than not, worth a thousand words, let’s take a look at what coats, dresses and swimsuits were produced by the Soviet fashion industry.
Creations by the Leningrad Fashion House are being presented during a fashion show in Moscow. 1960
The "Furs" department at the Central Universal Department Store (TsUM) in Moscow. 1948
Soviet ballerina Olga Lepeshinskaya (C) taking a stroll with her friends. 1951
Model presents fur garments. 1979
Fashion model wearing a swimsuit. 1956
Fashion show in Moscow. 1964
Girl walks a dog on the streets of Riga. 1968
Fashion model wears silver jewelry. Moscow, 1968
Fashion show at the All-Union Footwear Fashion House. Moscow, 1976
Newlyweds in Moscow. 1972
Fashion models of the All-Union Fashion House. Moscow, 1977
Family taking a stroll in Moscow. 1973
A hairdressing competition in Moscow. 1976
New model of a winter coat being presented at the Salut garment factory.
Creations made by French fashion designers are being presented at the "Life and Fashion - 79" international expo in Moscow.
People shop at Trikotazh (Warp Knitting) store in Moscow. 1975
Weavers walking down a street in Minsk, 1974
Fashion models of the All-Union Fashion House. Moscow, 1977
