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Folk costume, traditional dress, traditional attire or folk attire, is clothing associated with a particular ethnic group, nation or region, and is an expression of cultural, religious or national identity. If the clothing is that of an ethnic group, it may also be called ethnic clothing or ethnic dress.
Rosa Ramirez Guerrero (born November 14, 1934) [1] is a Mexican American educator, artist and historian from El Paso, Texas. She was the founder of the International Folklorico Dance Group. Guerrero has also been active with work in the Catholic Church, [2] and has been called the "Dancing Missionary" in religious circles. [3]
Anita Nanez Martinez (born December 8, 1925) is the first Mexican-American member of the City Council of Dallas, Texas. [1] Elected in 1969, she served the City Council for four years [2] and continues to promote Hispanic pride and knowledge in youth throughout the United States, most notably through the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico.
The Texas Folklife Festival is an annual event sponsored by the University of Texas at San Antonio's Institute of Texan Cultures celebrating the many ethnicities represented in the population of the state of Texas. Thousands attend the three-day event each year, which features food, crafts, music, and dances from ethnic groups that immigrated ...
Meat dress of Lady Gaga, worn at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards; Pink dress of Marilyn Monroe, worn in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; Red dress of Julia Roberts, worn in the 1990 film Pretty Woman; Union Jack dress, worn by Geri Halliwell at the Brit Awards 1997; White dress of Marilyn Monroe, worn in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch [2]
The Texas Fashion Collection is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion. It is operated by the University of North Texas through the College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) and housed on the UNT campus in Denton, Texas. The collection is an educational resource for students ...
A 71-year-old woman will make history as the oldest contestant to compete in the Miss Texas USA pageant. Marissa Teijo joined other contestants competing in the pageant this weekend in Houston.
A charro or charra outfit or suit (traje de charro, in Spanish) [1] is a style of dress originating in Mexico and based on the clothing of a type of horseman, the charro. The style of clothing is often associated with charreada participants, mariachi music performers, Mexican history, and celebration in festivals. The charro outfit is one that ...