How Do You Represent Cuban Culture On Clothing?
Stroll down Calle Ocho, the epicenter of Miami’s Little Havana section, and you’ll immerse yourself in the heart of Cuban-American culture. Since immigrants arrived on U.S. shores following the fall of the Batista regime in 1959, Little Havana has embodied the tastes, smells, colors and graphic influences that make the Cuban aesthetic unique. Cuba’s red-hot fashion scene combines Old World style with New World bold. Inject warm, vibrant colors into your clothing to reflect the island’s sun, beaches and tempo. Red and yellow are especially important in the Latin palette. Add bright blues to replicate the turquoise waters surrounding the island, and include the bold greens found across Cuba’s landscape of palm trees and sugar plantations. Add garments with images of island flowers such as red, orange, pink and magenta hibiscus, bougainvillea and gladiolas. Look for silkscreened patterns of palm trees on skirts, shirts and dresses. Try a traditional peasant blouse, a staple in every Cuban
