Espana-+Fashion

__Fashion in Spain __ Top Fashion Designers: Amaya Arzuaga Agatha Ruiz de la Prada   Fernando Sanchez  Cristobal Balenciaga  Paco Rabanne   Custo Dalmau   Mariano Fortuny   Elena Benarroch   Manolo Blahnik  Sao Paulo

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In Spain there is not a lot of shops with clothing. There is a lot of boutiques. There is a lot of low priced items, but you need to know where to look. It can also be expensive because of the higher end designers. Most of the clothing is made out of cotton and wool.

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__ Fashion Events in Spain __ Madrid Fashion Week and the Gaudi Catwalk in Barcelona are both events that hold an important place in the global fashion scene.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brings together the latest creations on the Spanish fashion scene.

During these festivals Spanish fashion designers showcase their work by demonstrating the best Spanish fashion trends.

These __#|fashion shows__ compare to those of Paris and Milan.

Spanish fabric consist of mostly cotton, wool and fine leath

Tailors in Spain are known for putting attention into detail and craftsmanship.

__** Footwear **__ Most shoes are made out of high quality leather. Women wear sandals, __#|flats__, high heels, and athletic shoes. Men wear dress shoes, and athletic shoes. Boots are popular for both men and women.

**__ Labels __** Brands like Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, and Armani are popular in high-end boutiques.

**__ Hair __** For traditional religious celebrations, Spanish women often wear a lace scarf, or mantilla. This serves as a veil. A large comb, or Peineta, holds the hair in place and secures the mantilla.

__** Flamenco **__ For Flamenco dancing, women generally wear black or red-ruffled dresses and heels. Men wear matching __#|tuxedo shirts__ and pants that allow freedom of movement.  media type="youtube" key="xqxJMCQxb_Q" width="425" height="350" align="center"

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