After researching ethnic influences on dress, it has really opened my eyes as to how much ethnic influences I see in fashion today! Most of the trends, colors, accessories, and basic style that I see on current runways is basically ALL ethnic influences.
Here is a couple of inspired current trends
A couple of country's ethnic influences on culture that stood out to me were India, Egypt, and Africa.
First, India's culture is a major trend right now! Bangle jewelry is a good example of a trend with ethnic influence. Chandelier earrings have also been worn by the women of India for ages! The silk fabric of traditional Indian women's clothing was reflected this year with sheer "Sari" like looks.
Egypt was a very surprising ethnic influence on fashion. I did not know that the colors turquoise, gold, and lapis were first used by Egyptians. Some jewelry that I saw had Egyptian flair with hieroglyphics or symbols used on the jewelry.
Africa was my favorite ethnic influence to research. My favorite influence was anything with an animal print. I noticed immediately what ethnicity it reminded me of. I instantly thought of the plains and safari in Africa. American fashion jewelry has obviously taken and interpreted African influences, with all the beads and bone-like creations.
I thought this blog was a great eye opener for people to actually see how much impact ethnic influences have on American culture and fashion today. I am sure the other ethnicity's also mimic American culture and fashion as well. The world is full of people sharing and creating brilliant ideas for all of us to share and interpret.
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