Fashion Flashbacks

So I know it isn’t always nice to be a fashion critic, but let’s face it, many of us are. This can particularly be the case when being overseas, where fashions can be very different and people watching is always a great way to get to know a culture.

Here in Zimbabwe, we noted that there are some definite trends in fashion. Notably, white Zimbabweans – also known as Rhodesians – look like they stepped out of Kansas 1980. If you were to compare photos, I’d argue that they would have commonalities.

When heading to Victoria Falls, I met multiple white South Africans along the way. I realized that instead of Kansas circa 1980, they appeared to have come from Texas circa 1980. With massive platinum blond hair, Mary Kay would have been proud. Getting off the safari boat cruise, one of them looked like they just rolled out of bed – with hair being exceptionally large.

As it happens, black Zimbabweans and South Africans are exactly the opposite, and are quite fashionable and smart looking.

Interesting to see how the differences appear, even when it comes to appearance.

Best,

Miel