HISPANIC FASHION

LIQUILIQUI

Both Venezuelan men and women wear Western-

styled clothing for everyday wear. However for
formal events, such as weddings and festivals, the
men wear a traditional outfit called the Liquiliqui.
This can be made of cotton, linen, gabardine or
even wool. The outfit is an all-white suit with
trousers and a jacket with a high Nehru collar. The
collar is closed with chain links, and the jacket has
front buttons and pockets.
 MANTILLA

Themantillais a traditional Spanish veil

piece that is often worn during religious
celebrations such as Spanish weddings. It is
a light lace or silk scarf that is worn over the
head or shoulders on a high comb and held
in place by pins.
 GUAYABERA

Theguayaberais a men'sshirttypically distinguished by

two vertical rows of closely sewn pleats that run the
length of the front and back of the shirt. The shirt is
typically worn untucked. The Guayabera shirt is uniquely
distinct and smart, an industrious shirt in that it can be
used for all occasions, from casual to formal. Stories of its
creation can be traced back to the early 1800s.
Guayaberas are popular in the Caribbean region of
Colombia,Mexico,Ecuador,Venezuela.
 PONCHO
The poncho, a well-known sleeveless garment with unsewn sides
and a space for Current uses for the poncho include:
1. Rain expulsion: thin polyethylene waterproof cloaks in the
poncho shape are worn to protect against the rain.
2. Fashion item: ponchos are a prominent style piece during
autumn and winter in western countries. Produced in a range of
designs and fabrics, the poncho is one of the must-haves in the
fashion world. The Mexican poncho has two distinct styles:
The serape poncho found in assorted colors and with fringed
bottoms, these are long shawls which look like fashioned blankets.
The falsa poncho popular in tourist areas, these have a much
slacker weave and are worn loosely over the shoulders.