Today, many people consider France the center of the fashion universe, but in the 16th century that distinction went to Spain.
Spanish fabrics consist of mostly cotton, wool and fine leather. Tailors in Spain are known for putting attention into detail and craftsmanship.
Much of Spanish traditional dress is very colorful. Nowadays, traditional clothing can be seen during bullfights: the matadors costume has remained virtually unchanged. The bullfighters cloak, the cape de paseo, (worn for his ceremonial entry into the ring) also with his cutinto (semi-circle with a collar) and the rest of his costume is made up of a silk or satin jacket and breeches, richly embroidered almost all over in gold or silver thread and the characteristic black cap. Around his waist was wrapped the faja (long sash).
Bullfighters typically wore red and gold, to symbolize blood and sand.
