Dancehall Fashion under the influence of Jamaican Culture
The 'dancehall style' largely influenced by jamaican culture and Dancehall Music and also associated with the Carribeans is very unique and distinct and the fashion industry and the masses have adopted the trend world wide.
The trend has since evolved from the signature Bell bottoms, Tailored pants, Platform Shoes, stone washed jeans, fishnets and chinese burns,locks,colored wigs,turbans or afro highstyle that rocked the 60s, 80s and 90s. The colors however have remained the same; Yellow, Black and Red.
The 90s brought with it great changes in the fashion industry in Jamaica. They started embracing other cultures and trends. We now see jamaicans incorporating their culture with big western brands and trends such as Tribal Prints, Jumpsuits, Body Con Dresses and Slim Fitting Pencil Skirts and Neon.
Today the influence of jamaican culture is felt and seen on the Streets, Music Videos and Runways.It also cuts across all genres of music from Dance Pop to R n B, Rock and Roll et al. The trend is more pronounced in Reggae and Dancehall music hence making the artists more endearing to their fans.
The Acid/Stone Washed Denims, Chinese Burns, Turbans, and Fishnets, Colored Wigs and Afro Hairstyles have made a big comeback and are trending today.
Reggae Legend Bob Marley sporting an a stone washed denim shirt
Musician Anthony B in a Bob Marley Printed Turban
Popular Jamaican Singer Cecile used the Jamaican Colors in her ensemble
New Modern Dancehall Fashion
Rihanna has embraced the jamaican culture. She loves Bob Marley
Rihanna sporting her trademark colored wig on her video 'Man down', which was shot in the Caribbean Island with the Jamaican/Caribbean setting
Samantha J, one of the newest entrant in the dancehall music industry went all tribal with neon accents in her video 'Tight Up Skirt'. This is the New Modern Dancehall Vibe.
New Modern Dancehall Fashion
Designers and models are also into the jamaican culture
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Prince Harry in Jamaica
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