stitched Fashion made in Mongolia Chimbai Salon Chimbai Salon: Munkhtsetseg, Bayartsetseg, Naranchimeg 2005 ChimbaiThe Museum of Mongolian National Costumes and the Chimbai studio are both located in Ulaanbaatar’s centre since one year. The director of both institutions is B. Suvd, a graduated ethnologist and designer, who concerns herself in particular with the scientific research into the history of Mongolian national costumes. Costumes are being tailored in accordance with the originals and sorted by ethnical characteristics of the various tribes that live or lived on the 800 years old Mongolian national territory. "Chimbai" combines research, training, fashion design and handicraft, and additionally forms a kind of "arent organisation" for young designers and beginners in the fashion business. The principle of mentorship is traditionally common in Mongolia: Renowned older designers promote younger fashion designers' educations and careers. A number of young designers currently work in the "Chimbai" studio, a collaboration that offers them the opportunity to present their creations at fashion-shows and to organise their own shows. They can thoroughly learn the business without being forced to run a financial risk right at the beginning of their career. The exhibition will present creations by Amarzaya (born 1980), Bayartsetseg (born 1983), Bayarzul (born 1984), Ichinkhorloo (born 1981), Munkhtsetseg (born 1979) and Naranchimeg (born 1983); their creations are – also due to the orientation of their mentor – in cut and conception modelled on traditional Mongolian costumes.

Бичсэн: designer