Folklore fashion
Young designers bring new life to traditional costumes.
A century ago the Swiss wore traditional garments every day. Today though these costumes can only be seen at folklore events and parades. Pro Helvetia, the Swiss arts council, has launched a project to bring traditional clothing elements back into contemporary fashion. (SF1/swissinfo)
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