Trafika Europe 7 - Ukrainian Prayer

Felix Austria

the diversity of international art masters in foreign fashion.” Although in this case too I do not have the slightest doubt that each one of the chevalier’s miracles is just a well planned conjuror’s trick, and the answer is an arm-length away, directly in front of the eyes of the shocked gawker. Right next to the portico columns of the Moniuszko City Theater, whose solemn golden dome is like a cover of a round chocolate from a fancy set, right behind the back of the Carrara marble figure of Adam Mickiewicz, the audience has gathered: the big fish—the bankers, business owners, senior railway officials, with luxurious sideburns grown to demonstrate their loyalty to the Austrian crown (some of them in their efforts outdoing Emperor Franz

Joseph himself—the high point of his own sideburns came during the Paris world expo in 1867); their ladies, dressed to the latest fashions, already inside the theater. Staying current with the fashion is not as simple as it may seem, especially since these days we are going through a transition from wide to narrow cuts, creating considerable confusion and chaos. Thus side by side with the narrow English skirts wave numerous volants, next to the heavy velvet appliqués, playful sparkles of shiny necklaces and corals, and right next to ribbons and flowers, understated buckles. Only one feature is in common: the dresses are cut low, revealing not only the neck, but also the shoulders, and corsages are held in place only by a very thin ribbon or a small

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