In 2005 I backpacked across China. And there was no way I was going home without visiting Tibet. At that time, it was not easy to get there or to get in. But it was worth the difficulty. It was nothing short of amazing! Memories of my visit inspire me daily.
Tibetans are incredibly stylish!
The men all wear slacks and suits (handmade). The suits have a casual and well worn feel. This not formal or business attire, this is everyday wear. In solid fabrics or simple micro patterns and dark, earthy colors. They were collared shirts. They rock vests and fedoras! And robes lined with fur or bright fabric, which they wear only on one arm. Great layering. Tibetans ride horses and travel long distances across the Himalayan Plateau, so there is a little bit of a cowboy feel to their style.
Good accessories. Lots of accessories. When walking around the markets there are a lot of jewelry and trinkets for sale or trade. Every piece is old. Any piece could be hundreds of years old. Pretty cool. But these items are commonplace and cheap(inexpensive). Everyone wears lots of accessories. All the guys wear rings, bracelets, necklaces. Lots of metal and beads, turquoise and coral. (The Himalayan plateau was once completely under water.) I'm not big on accessories, except for a few necklaces. I was given sandalwood prayer beads as a gift. And I rock them sometimes.
Tibetans also have some wild hair styles - which actually reflect which the region from which they come. They regularly incorporate braids, beads and threads/strings into their hair.
All round, this is some seriously good style.
What makes it so great, is that it's so natural, cultural and traditional for Tibetan men.
