Dior models in Moscow, 1959. Photos by Howard Sochurek

Dior Models in Moscow, June 1959 During 1959, the Soviet Union officially allowed fashion shows, and stopped persecution of people in trendy clothes. That decision created a preferrable atmosphere and allowed Madame Suzanne Lulling, who was the Head of Dior Salon at the time to organize a fashion show in Moscow. The show took place in the House of Culture “Wings of the Soviets“, decorated in the French tri-colors. There were 11,000 invitations for “défilé“ which were sent only to the higher members of Commu