Slava Zaitsev Fall/Winter 2010 Turbans and Tweeds

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Slava Zaitsev obviously has a flare for drama. From what I can see, his 2010 collection for men and women has elements of Lawrence of Arabia, Turkish Whirling Dervish, Dior's New Look 1948, 1950's chunky tweeds and large buttons, and dramatic 1930's turban hats. (see bottom row middle to right five photos)

With the men's line, although mostly monochromatic in tone, the layers were well put together, and very appealing . Slava's women's line, the loose fitting chunky tweeds, add weight onto the body frame. I would prefer to see them used in more flattering and fitted silhouettes. But I live in weight obsessed, sunny California not Russia.