Cuban humor knows no bounds, and @elhijo_de_valeria made that abundantly clear in his latest viral video, where he responded humorously to the "cachorras" who, according to him, claim that the '90s generation "knew nothing about fashion." Amid laughter and a lot of flow, this Cuban recalled the trends that defined his generation on the island and, in his own way, defended the style of that era.
"Talk to yourself, piquete, because it seems to me that you’re not taking your medication… how could you say that our generation doesn’t know about fashion?" she launched with all her energy. And she continued mentioning the garments and tricks that defined an era: "We used to wear bacteria shirts, do you know what a crumpled shirt is? You’d take a white shirt, cram it into a bottle, really crumpled, and on Saturday night, that would attract girls all on its own."
Amidst laughter, the creator recalled the Zíngaro pants, the Chinese letters made with bleach, and even the clever trick of turning pants into bell bottoms: "You don't know what it's like to stick a wedge inside your pants to make them bell bottoms because the economy was terrible." And he didn't stop there: he mentioned the yutapai boots, a classic that, according to him, caused such a bad smell that "you had to tie a nylon bag around your waist when you went out to enjoy."
The most entertaining moment came when he talked about underwear: “I had a Jet Lee pair, the only good one I had. The fabric was already fraying, but the important part was the elastic, because that's what showed!” He also reminisced about how their creativity led them to dye clothes with toqui and emphasized the brilliance of their generation: “How can you say we aren't fashionable? We invented fashion!”
The video not only brought laughter but also stirred nostalgia in hundreds of users, who flooded the post with comments recalling their own experiences.
Among the comments, one person wrote: “Wow, you took me back in time. The fluorescent shoelaces were the best!” Another commented: “The Yutapai boots were a disaster, but they were the best there was!” The pre-washed jeans, the chlorine-faded jeans, and the "tie-dye shirts" were also mentioned as iconic pieces from that era. Another user recalled: “Reversible shorts were a luxury. You wore them one way for the party and the other way for the beach.”
Additionally, there were those who emphasized the memories with humor: “Brother, the yutapai not only made you angry, they left your feet cooked, but they were indestructible”; another pointed out: “The bell-bottom pants made at home were a sight to behold! Our fashion was pure art.” The nostalgia didn't stop: “I had a pair of pants that I dyed with toqui and it turned green, I wore them until they couldn't take it anymore!”
In summary, the video made it clear that this generation knew how to make the best of difficult times, demonstrating that true "fashion" lay in creativity. As one follower said, "Our generation invented fashion. Those these days have no idea!"
Frequently Asked Questions about 90s Cuban Fashion
Why is Cuban fashion in the 1990s considered creative?
Cuban fashion of the 90s is considered creative because, despite the economic scarcity, the young Cubans of that era used their ingenuity to create unique styles with the limited resources they had. This included transforming ordinary clothing into eye-catching pieces, such as bacteria shirts and homemade bell-bottom pants.
What were some iconic fashion pieces in Cuba during the 90s?
Some of the iconic garments from the 90s in Cuba included bacteria shirts, Zíngaro pants, Chinese letters made with bleach, and yutapai boots. These garments and styles reflected a unique and creative fashion that emerged from the economic constraints of the time.
How did economic conditions influence Cuban fashion in the 1990s?
The difficult economic conditions in Cuba during the 1990s forced young people to be resourceful with their clothing. The lack of access to new and quality clothing led many Cubans to reuse and transform existing garments, creating unique and personalized styles that became a distinctive fashion of the time.
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