Spain

World Wide Customs: Spain

 Spain:

The roots of the flamenco dress can be traced to Andalusian women, since the dance became part of the mainstream in the early 19th century, the dress has evolved, but the Andalusian influence remained. Its original and proper name is "Trajes de flamenca".

 The original dress had a guitar-shaped body with a low neck. With the hair pulled back in a bun, a round or square neck made the wearer's neck appear thinner (1).

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The roots of the flamenco dress can be traced to Andalusian women, since the dance became part of the mainstream in the early 19th century, the dress has evolved, but the Andalusian influence remained. Its original and proper name is "Trajes de flamenca".

They come in a variety of colors, plain or patterned,with short or long sleeves, and more or fewer ruffles.

This folkloric outfit has inspired numerous Spanish and international fashion designers, among them Victorio & Lucchino, who have their own line of trajes de flamenco. 

Others who have been influenced include Yves Saint Laurent, John Galliano,Valentino Garvani,and Tom Ford.

Here is an example of a traditional Flamenco performance: