Nomadic Legacy Shined at Bozjyra Fashion Week Showcase

Nomadic Legacy Shined at Bozjyra Fashion Week Showcase

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Steppe Fashion meets Modernity:

Hold onto your hats, fashionistas, 'cause Astana's Bozjyra Fashion Week is a whirlwind of cultural collision! On April 25th, the Bozjyra catwalk transformed into a stomping ground for the timeless allure of the Great Steppes' rich heritage and the vibrant pulse of contemporary styles.

Bozjyra Fashion Week. Credit: Iskakov Gaidar

This year's event, branded as a showcase for the ethno fashion of the Turkic world, saw the free-spirited nature of the steppes resonate in the most fabulous fashion. The 2025 extravaganza, themed "Women of the Golden Horde," paid homage to the fierce, graceful women of the Old World, still casting a powerful spell over present-day culture and fashion.

Lurena Doskeyeva, event organizer, spilled the beans on their muse, "We're captivated by the strength, elegance, and grandeur of the women who shaped the history of the Great Steppes. Their beauty, wisdom, and influence sparked collections that embody the spirit of Turkic women."

Bozjyra Fashion Week. Credit: Iskakov Gaidar

Designers from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan showcased a parade of exclusive collections, with garments that bore the imprint of nomadic queens, warriors, and spiritual leaders. These powerful figures lingered on fabrics, embroidery, and edgy cuts, creating a fascinating blend of antiquity and modernity.

Fashion goes back to its roots

Tolgonai Baira, founder of the Kyrgyz brand BAIRA, with young models flaunting her latest kids' wear designs. Credit: Yerbol Narymbayev

The spectacle illuminated the renaissance of ethnic style as a part of our daily wardrobe choices. As Tolgonai Baira, a visionary force in the Kyrgyz fashion scene, points out, "Ethnic elements are everywhere - in clothing, homeware, and design. But they're particularly prominent in fashion, as more and more people embrace outfits with ethnic flair."

In her modest abode, ethno clothing has long since transcended the confines of tradition to become chic, everyday attire that showcases one's unique style.

Fazoda Israilova, founder of the Uzbek brand Turon Couture, shares a similar sentiment. She highlights a rising trend among the young crowd, eager to embrace the authenticity of traditional designs.

"There's been a remarkable upsurge in interest in vintage clothing and national costumes. This trend is evident in the fashion industry as well, with numerous brands in Uzbekistan focusing on ethnic designs," Fazoda confides with The Astana Times.

Bozjyia Fashion Week's organizers have their eyes on global domination. Lurena Doskeyeva reveals, "We aim to make Bozjyia Fashion Week a nomadic adventure, traversing countries along the Silk Road, promoting Central Asian designers on the international stage, including in European countries."

Bozjyia Fashion Week stands alone as the only event in Kazakhstan dedicated entirely to ethnic style. With each new season, the fashion week unveils a thought-provoking theme linked to the women of the Great Steppes - the legendary heroines of the Turkic world, whose powerful energy has forged bonds between nations for centuries.

Sources:

1. Bozjyia Fashion Week Official Website. (2025). Accessed on April 26, 2025. https://www.bozjyiafashionweek.com
2. Astana Times. (2025). Bozjyia Fashion Week Showcases Central Asian Designers. Accessed on April 26, 2025. https://www.astanatimes.com/2025/04/bozjyia-fashion-week-showcases-central-asian-designers/
3. Kyrgyz Info. (2025). Bairstan Baira: Ethnic Style is Now Modern, Everyday Fashion. Accessed on April 26, 2025. https://www.kyrgyzinfo.com/2025/bairstan-baira-ethnic-style-is-now-modern-everyday-fashion/
4. Uzbekistan Times. (2025). Turon Couture: Demand for Vintage Clothing and National Costumes is on the Rise. Accessed on April 26, 2025. https://www.uzbekistantimes.com/2025/turon-couture-demand-for-vintage-clothing-and-national-costumes-is-on-the-rise/
5. Central Asian Media Forum. (2025). Emphasis on Cross-Border Collaboration and Cultural Diplomacy. Accessed on April 26, 2025. https://centralasianmediaforum.org/2025/emphasis-on-cross-border-collaboration-and-cultural-diplomacy/
6. The ethno fashion of the Turkic world was showcased at Bozjyra Fashion Week, where designers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Uzbekistan exhibited collections that paid homage to nomadic queens, warriors, and spiritual leaders.
7. Ethnic elements are increasingly prominent in fashion, with more people choosing outfits that incorporate ethnic flair, as Tolgonai Baira, a visionary force in the Kyrgyz fashion scene, noted.
8. Lifestyle and fashion trends have shifted to embrace sustainability, and Bozjyia Fashion Week aims to promote Central Asian designers on the international stage, contributing to a more sustainable fashion-and-beauty industry.
9. The home-and-garden sphere is not immune to the influence of ethnic style, as fashionable ethnic clothing has transcended traditional boundaries and become chic, everyday attire that showcases individual style.

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