Mexican Fashion

Culture
GROUP 6
AKSHARASHREE RAMACHANDRAN
BRIGHT MARIYA SEBASTIAN
GAYATHRI P
SOPHIYA
PARAS SANTURAM KOUSHAL
KHUSHI MISHRA
Mexican national clothing is very bright and beautiful.
Actually, there are many different designs of traditional
costume.
Some of them are used for celebrations and holidays,
some – for ceremonies, some – for festivals.
The main characteristics of Mexican national attire are:
sun protection (that's why sombrero has such a wide
brims and the clothing itself is made of natural materials),
brightness(the fabric for garments is mostly colorful and
heavily embroidered; a lot of colorful ribbons are used),
and moderate modesty (the clothing is elegant, not
shameless or vulgar at all; skirts are long, blouses are
delicate; flowers are often used to beautify the costume,
hairdo and headdress).
Traditional Mexican men's costume has changed very little
during centuries. But we can't say the same about
women's clothing. Most of costumes were formed by
mixing the culture of Native Americans and European
people (mostly Spanish new settlers).
Traditional men's pieces of clothing
The most popular and well-known men's pieces of clothing in Mexico
are sarape, charro suit, sombrero, guayabero, baja jacket, and poncho.

Sarape is a vibrantly colored garment with a fringe. It is used as a

shawl-like coat and also as a blanket.

Charro suit is a special beautifully embroidered suit which is worn on

the Day of the Dead.

Sombrero is a Mexican hat with a wide brim. This hat is made of straw
or heavy felt. It protects the body from the sun. This part of clothing is
the most recognizable around the world.

Guayabero is a lightweight shirt or suit which is used both as a casual

and formal dress. It is made of cotton and very often is decorated with
heavy embroidery.Guayabero is perfect attire for Mexican heat.

Poncho is one of the typical Mexican pieces of clothing that is well-

known and loved all around the world. It is a warm outerwear.
 Traditional women's pieces of clothing

The most popular and well-known women's pieces of clothing in Mexico are huipil, quechquémitl,
rebozo, Mexican skirts (they have various names in different regions – enredo, chincuete, posahuanco,
refajo, enagua).
Huipil is a sleeveless tunic, made from cotton or wool. It is worn with a skirt. The design of this piece
depends on a region, beliefs, marital status and so on. Huipil is one of the most popular women's
clothing in Mexico.
Quechquémitl is a festive kind of poncho. It is worn for parties, holidays and festivals. Quechquémitl
should be handmade from handwoven cloth. Also it is often heavily embroidered. It is very colorful and
beautiful.
Rebozo is a shawl/scarf made from cotton, wool, or silk. The color and pattern of rebozo represent the
region and community. This piece of Mexican traditional costume is used not only as clothes, but also
to carry products and goods, even babies.
Mexican skirts can be ankle-long or knee-long. They are made from cotton, wool, silk and lace. Very
often they are wide, bright and embroidered.
Mexican women also like blouses very much. There is a great variety of blouses. But usually they are
beautifully decorated with lace, beads, colorful patterns, and embroidery.
Traditional Mexican
dress designs
Every corner of Mexico has its own traditional
dress design.
Mexican women wear very beautiful and
feminine dresses. For example.

Jalisco Traditional Dress

It is also called Escaramuza dress. It consists
of a cotton blouse with a high collar, and
stripes of embroidery; and a wide skirt. The
skirt is very nice-looking, its waves are
decorated with stripes and form a star of
stripes on hips
Michoacan Traditional Dress

Dresses of this style are very sophisticated. They

consist of a long skirt with ribbons or patterns; a
long blouse embroidered at the bottom and
around the neck; a belt; and rebozo. Embroidered
aprons are also used.
Tabasco Traditional Dress
This dress is very feminine and delicate. Women in this
region like floral embroidery, bright ribbons and hair
decorations with flowers. Tabasco dress consists of a
white blouse with embroidery around the neck and on
sleeves; black or colorful skirt with floral pattern.
Accessories are welcomed
Campeche Traditional Dress
This dress design was formed under the
Spanish influence. It consists of a long
wide skirt made of Spanish print fabric,
often decorated with lace; a white
blouse with a square collar and black
embroidery; and rebozo.
These dresses are really unique and
extraordinary. They are handmade;
women from the town Chiapa de
Corzo make these dresses. They Chiapas
consist of a wide skirt and a blouse (or
dress), very heavily embroidered and Traditional
decorated with ribbons. The
background is black, and the Dress
embroidery is colorful and bright.
Usually flower patterns are used.
Accessories
Accessories for women are:
ribbons,
ritual necklaces, amulets, tehuana
headdress, and tzutes
Coco (2017)
 Clothing inspired from Mexican culture
Alberta Ferretti S/S 2014 Collection, Rome
Its success growing season after season, until the last collection (spring-summer 2014 ), for which,
the designer of Romagna, was inspired by Frida Kahlo and stylish Mexican tradition.
A fashion collection in white cotton, lace, flounces, brilliant flowers, black and big earrings, but
without the drama of the Frida’s life and career.
 Peasant dress

Mexican stripes

Mexican florals

Mexican traditional wears colour palette

Frida kahlo
Moschino S/S 2012 Collection, Milan
Lena Hoschek 2013 S/S 2013 Collection, Berlin
Hoschek Spring Summer 2013 collection was a true Fiesta Mexicana and
inspired by Frida and Mexico. Look at the skull makeup.
Valentino
2015 Resort Collection, Rome
Deepak Perwani's design from his 'Frida Kahlo goes to
Kharadar' 2013 collection
Jean paul gaultier
Moschino Dolce and Gabbana Valentino
Celebrities
in mexican inspired clothing

Angela aguilar
Natalia lafourcade Emma Stone
Casual wears
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