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Fashionable woman of Martinique, French West Indies
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Fashionable woman of Martinique, French West Indies
Fashionable woman of Martinique, West Indies (then a French colony). Date: 1922
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Caribbean Colony Handbag Indies Martinique Posing Today Wicker Wickerwork 1922 Fashionable Racial
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This photograph, taken in the French West Indies colony of Martinique in 1922, showcases the elegant and fashionable attire of a local woman. Dressed in a chic, high-waisted flapper dress with intricate beadwork, she exudes confidence and sophistication. The woman accessorizes her outfit with a stylish handbag made of wickerwork, a popular trend during the 1920s. Her smiling face and poised posture radiate a sense of joy and pride. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a time of great cultural and social change, particularly in the realm of fashion. Women's fashion saw a dramatic shift towards more daring and modern styles, with flapper dresses, bobbed haircuts, and shorter hemlines becoming popular. This photograph is a testament to the fact that fashionable trends transcended geographical boundaries and reached even the most remote corners of the world. Despite the exotic location and racial differences, this woman's fashion sense is strikingly similar to that of her counterparts in Europe and North America. This image challenges the notion that fashion was a solely Western phenomenon and highlights the global interconnectedness of the fashion world in the early 20th century. The woman's attire and demeanor also serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Martinique and the Caribbean as a whole. Today, this photograph stands as a symbol of the diverse and dynamic fashion history of the region and the resilient spirit of its people.
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