Fashion Trends

Throughout South Africa the type of clothing that is worn, is both modern day style and also the traditional style (i.e, tribal clothing and traditional African dresses).

     The traditional South African costumes, were mostly made in the past with plants and animal skins. Eventually they got replaced by fabrics and that's when the changes started to take place. The traditional clothing of the republic of South Africa is the tribal clothing. Materials like Seshweshwe and Siswati prints are used to make these tribal outfits. Not only is it used to make traditional clothing but it’s also used to make traditional dresses, skirts, aprons and wrap around clothing. In the picture below are some more examples of the Seshweshwe material that is used to make the tribal outfits and it is even used to make more modern day style clothing in Africa.

It is very easy to tell the difference of the South Africans because of the way that each of the genders dressed and it can go as far as marital status. The males tribal outfits are different from the females clothing, the married couples and unmarried couples outfits could also be different then everybody else’s. It also varies from tribe to tribe.

Modern Day Runway Style

The more modern day clothing is very similar to that of Americans, it is a tad bit more conservative. The women in South Africa wear more dresses and skirts than jeans. The styles within the younger crowd are hip and fashion aware. Just like Americans they dress according to what the weather is going to be.

Whether the clothes are more modern or traditional they are all unique and beautiful pieces of clothing.

Peace, Love, Respect and South Africa

N’Dea

references:https://south-african-aspects-of-culture.wikispaces.com/Fashion,