Tous les habits du Monde - Kleider und Leute

Tous les habits du Monde" (Kleider und Leute) is back on Arte ! Every Saturday a new episode at 6pm, and a repeat of the episode of the week before at 1:30 pm.
But don't worry, if you miss it, you can always catch up on Arte+7: http://plus7.arte.tv/

Saturday the 30th

1:30pm: Bolivia

Where we learn that the red ponchos are not tourist attractions but the uniform of the most feared militia of the country.Where we learn that Bolivia is on the brink of civil war and that the Santa Cruz secessionist is distinguished by his mandatory white and green shirt.Where we learn that the hooded men who travel La Paz are not terrorists but shoeshine boys.Where we find out that the Minister of Justice still wears favorite outfit of the Indians that consists of a bowler hat, a shawl, and a flounced skirt.Where it is revealed that the clothes are so political that Bolivians claim that their president Evo Morales won the election thanks to his little polo called Chompita ..

6pm: Russia

In this episode, learn how to dress from minus 30° celcius to undress again to over 25° in an instant. You will also be seeing the "court of fashion," a television show where ladies are judged according to their clothes. Then, you will appreciate the latest Soviet fashion revival and its cool CCCP t-shirt.