My love for fashion is only slightly topped by my love of all things travel and anthropology related. So let's combine the two for a delicious treat - modern ensembles inspired by the traditional fashion of women from around the world.
Aymara
Maybe I actually stole the idea for Schmoopy Style from these ladies of the Altiplano. What could be more comfortable that a cuddly pancho and one of those cute ear-flap hats? Sleeping in public, optional.
Oromo
Saturated color, piles of accessories and natural fibers equal gorgeous, no? Did you know that Oromo boys run over the back of bulls as a right of passage? I surely didn't. And apparently, some of the women swear that soaking their hair in milk makes them even more beautiful. If such a thing is, in fact, possible.
Hmong
It's hard to argue with nearly neon colors, hand embroidery and oodles of silver jewelry isn't it? Annnnd, I have a soft spot for any culture that sings songs to call a baby's soul to earth before they name it.
Which country's fashion do you covet?
11 comments:
I loved this !!! I am always looking towards traditional clothes for fashion inspiration.
More, please !!!!
This was a fantastic post :)
I think Spain was my favorite. They look so effortlessly chic. When I was there in November, brown boots, skinny jeans, and scarves were everywhere. I'd say 75% of the girls in Barcelona were wearing these, lol
These are so fun, lady.
I love these outfits! Especially the last one.
Yes I would say Spain as well, or Mexico. I love the bright colors in cotton and light fabrics for the heat, so much joy in their clothing.
Excellent post!
This is so incredibly brilliant. I can't pick a fave though the last with that scarf so closely matching her head wrap is just fantastic.
The colors and jewelry of Masai warriors is pretty amazing, as are the dancing costumes of Tlingit & other First Nations tribes.
This post is so fabulous! I really really love the first outfit.
ooo I love this! I too am an anthropology geek, this post is great!
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