But one of those creations, in particular, raised the hackles of some in both fashion and folk culture circles who say the design was clearly inspired by Romanian traditional dress.

The Romanian blouse is a key part of the nation’s traditional folk dress and identity, and the government wants Louis Vuitton to feature it.

They may feel aggrieved at not obtaining an official seal of approval, but traditional Romanian dressmakers are riding a wave of demand for their folk designs after a top fashion house inadvertently ...

Traditional Romanian dressmakers are riding a wave of demand for their folk designs after Dior inadvertently showcased their craft. Photos: AFP ...

People wearing handmade traditional clothes pose during an event celebrating Romanian traditional costume in Bucharest, Romania, May 12, 2024.

The Romanian blouse is a key part of the nation’s traditional folk dress and identity, and the government wants Louis Vuitton to feature it.

They may feel aggrieved at not obtaining an official seal of approval, but traditional Romanian dressmakers are riding a wave of demand for their folk designs after a top fashion house ...

They may feel aggrieved at not obtaining an official seal of approval, but traditional Romanian dressmakers are riding a wave of demand for their folk designs after a top fashion house ...

Romanian dressmakers are riding a wave of demand for their designs after fashion house Dior inadvertently showcased their craft.