The article spoke about how the Caribbean is a very complex and diverse region. Native peoples to the islands had their own style of dress and colonizers brought different styles which ultimately mixed. Further mixing of style comes from tourism as well as the global fashion trends. We can also observe how the fashion communicates meaning or function. For example, Haitian Vodou has specific colors for celebrations and feast days. Similarly, some parts of the Caribbean such as the Bahamas dress a newborn in red or with a red ribbon to keep away the evil spirits. Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico have heavy Spanish influence in their colorful skirts and peasant blouses but involve African influence with their headwraps. Oftentimes we will see dress accompanied with dance or music. The other parts of the caribbean such as Jamaica, Trinidad, Antigua, Barbados, and the Bahamas involve “creole dress” which is a more deeply rooted African style. And we all know the Bermuda shorts that were a national style for men!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The content and specific sections about the different islands and peoples of the Caribbean is unique and inspiring. I find it fascinating that although these nations are in close proximity to each other, the diversity of cloth and its meaning is profound. From dress that has more religious meanings, to dress with spiritual meaning, to dress for festivals such as carnaval, it seems like such a rich cultural history is present in the way we look at dress. There are deep rooted historical and cultural influences in these traditions that really tell a story. I like how the narrative is constantly evolving and changing. It is important to save garments as they are relics of the past, a story that continues to unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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