The History of Caribbean Fashion & Style

Its how funny Caribbean fashion & style is always taking a back seat, its like doesn't even exist! We have African fashion taking over, its spreading like a disease which I'm loving,not just worn by black people but every race possible! So whats going on with Caribbean fashion, I think its time for change!

France played a Huge role in defining Caribbean Fashion. During 18th the French came to colonize the West Indies. Once the enslaved Africans arrived and the native Arawak, Taino and Carib Indians were either slaved or killed the wealthy bourgeoisie lift France and established their livelihoods in the Caribbean full-time. Along with their wealth came their sense of fashion, which largely consisted of 'Madras' cotton. this fabric was perfect for the southern France and also ideal for the Caribbean. 
















 Caribbean fashion is also influenced by West African Culture, but the male garments did not catch on to the Caribbean. West African head ties (Gele) and blouses (Buba), where a huge hit for Caribbean women.

Creole languages are nearly two hundreds years old. Creole language came during the first slavery era in the Caribbean. Creole is a 'Patois' language that is a varied combination of African syntax and European lexicon or words.This language evolved due to the slaves having to communicate with the plantation owners.

The Creole dress was first worn by freed women also slaves. the creole dress is usually worn on specially occasions, it consist of a long petticoat, floor length skirt  a white cotton chemise, trimmed at the neck and a madras headdress, sleeves and hems were laced with ribbon.