In New York, the annual ball of the Costume Institute took place. Part of the broadcast was dedicated to the topic of the war in Ukraine
Met Gala 2022 told about the contribution of Kiev Valentina Sanina-Schlee to US culture / Photo: Getty Images, Pinterest
The Met Gala traditionally takes place on the first Monday in May. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The theme of the party was “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” and the dress code for the evening was 19th-century gilded glamour. Invited stars surprised the guests on the red carpet with their unique and original images.
Also at the Met Gala-2022, the topic of Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has been going on for more than three months, was touched upon.
Moreover, one of the moderators of the evening, the editor of Vogue, the popular English fashion journalist Hamish Bowles spoke about the Kiev woman Valentina Sanina-Schlee, who emigrated to the United States and founded the fashion house of the same name there. It lasted over 30 years and has become a classic of American design.
Hamish Bowles at the Met Gala 2022 / Photo: Getty Images
The war in Ukraine forced many to leave their homes. We remember the contributions of millions of immigrants and refugees to American culture and American fashion history. In 1917, designer Valentina, who was born in Ukraine, came to New York. She has established herself as an elite couturier, dressing the most fashionable and famous women of their time. One of her dresses is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute exhibition on American fashion, Bowles said.
The journalist expressed support for the Ukrainians. In addition, he called for donations to support the country, which is fighting against the rashist invasion.
Tonight, our hearts are with Ukrainians and war victims around the world. Conde Nast made a donation to the Red Cross Committee. We encourage you to do the same if possible,” Bowles said.
What is known about Valentina Sanina-Schlei?
The designer graduated from the Kyiv gymnasium. She was the muse of film actor Alexander Vertinsky, who dedicated such masterpieces to her as “Big Wind”, “This is all that’s left of you,” Wikipedia reports.
The designer died at the age of 90 / Photo: Pinterest
During the Civil War (1917-1921), Valentina Sanina married Georgy Shley, who soon became a theatrical entrepreneur and millionaire. In 1923, the couple moved to New York, where Valentina conquered the pinnacle of fashion and became one of the most famous women in the United States.
Valentina designed outfits for famous actresses such as Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn.
It is known that Valentina’s husband left her and went to her best friend, Greta Garbo.
The designer died in New York on September 14, 1989. She was 90 years old.
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Source: Segodnya
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