Rusyn clothing finds a new life in America.

Published: February 25, 2025

Why did many Rusyn and Lemko immigrants in the late 1800s and early 1900s stop wearing traditional dress and adopt contemporary American styles? And how did a Lemko tradition preserve those Old World styles, which otherwise might have been lost?

In her recent talk for C-RS, Izzy Fernando explains the unique historical factors at play, and shares photos and video which demonstrate what makes Rusyn and Lemko clothing unique.

Watch Izzy’s presentation on the C-RS YouTube channel and share it with the fashion and culture lovers in your life!

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