Political Dress

Political Dress shares the experiences of those who were singled out as ideological "saboteurs" by the socialist authorities. The documentary presents the stories and opinions of stylish personalities of the day, including photographer Tadeusz Rolke, designer Barbara Hoff, writer Janusz Głowacki, "Biba fashion" founder Barbara Hulanicki, musician Tomek Lipiński and painter Wilhelm Sasnal. The film explores a socialist republic in various stages and changes in its approach to fashion. From hard-headed Stalinist times, when colorful socks could get you reprimanded by the militia, through a fascination with Parisian style of the '60s, the progressive propaganda and flower children of the '70s, up to the martial law period and the punk-rock '80s.