#symbolic expression

It has long stopped being Native America fashion when you look at lifestyles and clothing likes of the modern people of all cultures across the world. Although traditional native clothing is often a significant attribute to the person waring it’s status it is often also used as symbolic expression of how closely tied Natives are with Earth. Even though native fashion today has predominant cultural meaning and decoration the Native’s fashion has made a significant impact on current trends.

Looking at everyday fashion you will recognize what I am saying now. For example, take the use of beads, which is a strong Native material. Beads are used not only in jewelry but also to accentuate jackets, pants, and shirts. It has evolved significantly and adds an attractive elegance to modern clothes and fashion. Thirty and fifty years ago beads were flashy and eye-catching in modern fashion, while today precious metals and beads are still used and this is directly the impact of Native American fashion on the western world and fashion.