<p>Around the world, clothing and adornments distinguish people and cultures. Often an observer’s first hint about the people wearing them, clothes can reflect tradition, spirituality, and utility—or simply fashion’s ephemeral nature and widespread influence.</p>
<p>Here, a Sudanese woman wears a traditional <i>tobe</i>, which wraps around the body.</p>
Tobe, Sudan
Around the world, clothing and adornments distinguish people and cultures. Often an observer’s first hint about the people wearing them, clothes can reflect tradition, spirituality, and utility—or simply fashion’s ephemeral nature and widespread influence.
Here, a Sudanese woman wears a traditional tobe, which wraps around the body.
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Global Fashion
See photos of global fashion (including saris, folk dresses, and more) in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.
