A real event in the cultural life of the southern capital and Al-Farabi KazNU was the presentation of the book “Muse of DIORA. The riddle of Alla Ilchun "(" L'Enigme d'ALLA. Muse de DIOR ") with the participation of the author - Doctor of Economics, diplomat from Berlin Irishev, general producer of the documentary" ALLA - the eastern pearl of DIOR ", which took place in the Scientific Library of the country's leading university.
Berlin Irishev's book is dedicated to the legendary Parisian fashion model of Kazakh-Russian origin Alla Ilchun. She "blew up" the world of the high catwalk in the middle of the 20th century, making an indelible impression on the great couturier Christian Dior.
The event "Through the chic and the Parisian flair" was attended by: Chairman of the Board - Rector of KazNU Zhanseit Tuimebayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to the Republic of Kazakhstan Didier Caness, famous public figures, culturologists, teachers and students. The presenter was a Kazakh political and public figure, political scientist Ph.D. Dosym Satpayev.
The Chairman of the Board - Rector of KazNU named after S. Al-Farabi Zhanseit Tuimebayev. Emphasizing that for the first time in an educational institution a presentation of a book dedicated to the history of fashion is being held, he noted that this event is not at all coincidental, since it will be about the difficult vicissitudes of the history and culture of the twentieth century. "KazNU named after Al-Farabi is the leading center for the development of the country's human capital. Our task is not only to provide young people with high-quality knowledge, but also to form an aesthetic taste, develop musical talents, teach them to understand art, ”the head of the university said in his speech.
The head of the university noted that the book presented by the author covers not only the fate of one character, but also reveals the role and contribution of women to the historical events of the twentieth century. Thanking Berlin Irishev for the presentation of the book about the world of haute couture, the head of the university spoke about the author's contribution to the social and political life of society and noted his patriotism and great love for his homeland. During the meeting, Berlin Kenzhetayevich was awarded the medal "Eren enbegi ushin" and he was awarded the title of Honorary Professor of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for his contribution to the development of science and higher education.
Expressing gratitude to the organizer of the event, Berlin Irishev said: “There are many legends about the kings of fashion in the world. But people only trust facts. We paid attention to the historical data. Gathering truthful information about Alla's life was not easy. Nevertheless, the creative team did a great job to find historical data about the legendary Parisian fashion model Alla Ilchun. "
Imbued with the spirit of France, Kazakh diplomat Berlin Irishev could not ignore the fact that French reporters called the Parisian fashion model of Kazakh-Russian origin Alla Ilchun, the muse of the founder of the fashion house, Christian Dior. The death of the beloved maestro did not become the final point in the dizzying career of Alla Ilchun, her alluring Asian features conquered such an extravagant French fashion designer as Yves Saint Laurent, with whom she collaborated for many years.
For the first time, the book collects and summarizes archival documents revealing the personality of the model, telling about her life and career: rare photos from family archives, memoirs of her only son, comments by fashion historians, as well as expert opinions of international art critics and evidence that her father Kuanthan Elshin - Kazakh.
At the end of the event, the participants of the meeting and guests of the presentation were able to purchase a book with the author's autograph.
Press service of Al-Farabi KazNU
