A fashion show with Azerbaijani national dresses and presentation of the Azerbaijani cuisine took place in Cannes

Within the framework of the Days of Azerbaijani Culture being held with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, a fashion show called “From Traditions to Future Azerbaijan Glamour” by world-renowned fashion designer Renato Balestra took place in the French city of Cannes, July 12.

Azerbaijan’s First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva attended the ceremony.

Presentation of the project started with demonstration of a documentary reflecting its philosophy and history of creation.

Then a collection made by Renato Balestra based on Azerbaijani national dresses was presented.

Azerbaijan’s national dress patterns have widely been used in over 40 samples of dresses made by Renato Balestra for this collection. Carpet motifs, as well as fire and pomegranate elements have been abundantly used here.

Objective of the project is to eternalize Azerbaijan’s national traditions and values, support national ornaments’ integration into modern fashion, at the same time, create unity between the Eastern and Western cultures.

Within the framework of the Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Cannes was also presented Azerbaijan’s national cuisine.