Raúl J. Vázquez-López

Language department faculty at the Fashion Institute of Technology and researcher of Puerto Rican popular culture and fashion; co-author of Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico with expertise in Puerto Rican visual culture and traditions.

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Dec 7, 2025 • 1h

José Blanco F. and Raúl J. Vázquez-López, "Dress, Fashion, and National Identity in Puerto Rico: Taínos to Beauty Queens" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

José Blanco F. is an Associate Professor in fashion history, while Raúl J. Vázquez-López researches Puerto Rican popular culture. They delve into how Puerto Rico's colonial past shapes its fashion identity, discussing the revival of Taíno imagery and the symbolism of the Jíbaro. The duo explores the impact of diaspora on dress practices, festival costumes, and the significance of Miss Universe pageants in portraying national identity. They also touch on contemporary influences like Bad Bunny and future projects related to Caribbean fashion.

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