What inspires the traditional clothes in different cultures?

Question

In my Fashions class, we chose and are researching 4 cultures, and their traditional clothes. I've decided on Japanese, German, Mexican and Maori (an aboriginal tribe from New Zealand). Yet, as I attempt to research it, all I find is mostly the actual culture. Nothing explains why they wore what they did. Does someone have some insight they can share, or some directions to try?

Thank you!

Answer 1

IN SOME CASES THE CLIMATE AND/OR ENVIRONMENT DICTATES THE CLOTHING. FOR INSTANCE THE TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HAT IS THE SOMBRERO WHICH CAN BE TRANSLATED AS SHADER. OR THAT WHICH PROVIDES SHADE. AND THE MEXICAN SUN IS SOMETHING IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN THERE YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING. SO TRY FROM THAT ANGLE.