June 24, Romanian Universal IA Day
Today, 24 June 2026, Romanians all over the world. celebrate the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Sânzienele and the Universal Ia Day. Those who follow my posts, know I…
Today, 24 June 2026, Romanians all over the world. celebrate the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Sânzienele and the Universal Ia Day. Those who follow my posts, know I…
The brief story of how the Romanian IA turned from an ethnic blouse into a fashion icon. Yves Saint Laurent, Philippe Guilet, Tata Nakam just to mention a few, found a genuine source of inspiration in the Romanian traditional folk costume. Truth to be told, it all started with Matisse’s paintings and French Designer Paul Poiret.
June 24 has a special significance for both Romanians and all those who appreciate the beauty and meaning of the traditional folk costume. Every year, on June 24, we celebrate The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse and this is what happens around the world this year.
The Romanian IA or La Blouse Roumaine as it came to be known has a long lasting love story with French painter Henri Matisse. This is their story …