Madras Legacies in the Greater Caribbean

Madras - also known as plaid and bandana among other regional names - still plays an active role in the fashion cultures of the Caribbean and the Caribbean diaspora world-wide. For some it is a joyful expression of identity, to the extent that several Caribbean countries have incorporated specific Madras patterns into their national dress. For others, Madras is tied to painful histories of exploitation that still resonate today. Today a new generation of Caribbean fashion designers, including Regal of Designs by Regal, is re-defining Madras' place in the region.